Birria in a crockpot step by step
Turn your crockpot on to low, add water, 1 whole onion 2 garlic cloves, 3-5 bay leaves.
Season your chuck roast beef and then sear on high on both sides and the sides too. Add it to your crockpot water, season the water with chicken bouillon, salt, & garlic powder.
Cover on low for 7-8 hours if you have 1 piece of chuck roast & 10 hours if you have 2 pieces.
For the birria sauce/broth you want 15-18 chiles guajillos (Deseed them), & 7 chiles de arbol. Bring them to a boil.
Cut 1 whole onion in half and add it to a blender, add in all your boiled chilis, add in oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, a pinch of ground cumin, & salt. Pour in some of the water you boiled your chilis in (2-3 cups) & blend.
Take out your meat from the crock pot and transfer to a pot & pour some of the crockpot water in it.
Strain your birria sauce/broth into the pot & let the meat come to a boil with the birria sauce/broth.
Transfer your meat only to a big bowl and shred.
Add some oil or butter to a pan on low/medium heat, dip in your tortilla of choice to your birria sauce/broth, transfer to the pan, add on your cheese of choice to your tortilla, take some of the shredded meat and add it to your tortilla, cover pan with a lid on low heat for 2-3 mins and close your birria taco, add in some more birria sauce/broth on the tortilla as it slowly cooks, and rise up the temperature until the tortilla has a bit of a crisp to it.
Serve with cilantro and onion, lots of lime in/ on your tacos. Take some of the birria sauce/broth & pour it in a small container or bowl, add lime, and use it as a dipping sauce for your tacos. Enjoy! 🌮
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Birria is a classic Mexican dish known for its tender, flavorful meat served with a rich broth. Traditionally made with goat, beef or lamb, birria has gained immense popularity, especially in taco form. To achieve the best result in a crockpot, ensure you use quality chuck roast, which adds great flavor and tenderness after slow cooking. The unique combination of spices and guajillo chiles creates a savory broth that elevates the dish. Once your birria is cooked to perfection, it's time to assemble your tacos. Use corn tortillas for authenticity; warming them helps to keep them pliable. Add cheese to your tortilla before filling it with shredded birria meat, ensuring the cheese melts perfectly. For the best texture, pan-fry your tacos to a golden brown finish with a touch of oil or butter. Don't forget to serve your tacos with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a generous squeeze of lime for that extra burst of flavor. For a perfect dipping experience, serve the warm birria sauce alongside your tacos. It’s not just a flavor enhancer; it elevates your meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether for a casual family dinner or a festive gathering, this crockpot birria recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Dive into this flavorful journey and enjoy every bite!
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