Birria Crock Pot: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Corn tortillas, for serving
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your incredible Birria Crock Pot dish:
- Prepare Chiles: Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Blend Sauce: Place the toasted chiles into a blender with 1 cup of beef broth, minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Season the Meat: Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add to Crock Pot: Place the beef chunks in the crock pot, and pour the blended sauce over the meat.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the remaining beef broth, add apple cider vinegar, and toss in the bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
- Set Cooking Time: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
- Shred the Meat: Once cooked, remove the meat from the crock pot and shred using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine with the broth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the birria and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices as needed.
Your Birria Crock Pot dish is now ready to be enjoyed!