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Easy Birria Tacos Recipe

Easy Birria Tacos

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Savor the deliciousness of our Easy Birria Tacos Recipe, a perfect blend of tender beef and rich, smoky flavors. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser that will elevate your taco night to new heights. The recipe utilizes a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy hands-off cooking while the flavors meld beautifully. Each bite features succulent shredded beef paired with a flavorful chipotle sauce, all encased in warm corn tortillas. Top them off with fresh pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and zesty lime wedges for an irresistible meal that’s both satisfying and customizable.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 people (16 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds chuck roast
  • 1/2 large white onion
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 7 ounces chipotle sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 small limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker with onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, chipotle sauce, and beef broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours until the meat is tender.
  3. Shred the beef using two forks and discard excess fat.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla into the broth before adding shredded beef and cheese to one half.
  5. Fold the tortilla and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Serve hot with pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking/Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
  • Calories: 630
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
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