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Crockpot Birria Tacos

Tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef birria made in a crockpot with a rich chili and spice-infused broth.

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Crockpot Birria Tacos — finished dish

Ingredients

  • 2-3 LBS Chuck roast
  • 1 Can chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 Can Fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 TBSP Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 2 Cups Beef stock

Method

  1. 1

    Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Blend together the chipotle peppers in adobo, vinegar, fire roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cloves, and beef stock until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the blended sauce over the chuck roast in the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves into the pot.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or high for 4 to 6 hours) until the beef is tender and easily shreds.

  6. 6

    Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves, shred the beef in the broth, and serve as tacos.