This Crockpot Birria Tacos are insanely flavorful with the spiciness of chillies and juicy beef, and you’ll be surprised just how easy they are to make for Cinco de Mayo! Made with @mariaandricardos Keto Almond Flour Sea Salt Tortillas because every good taco starts with the tortilla 🌮
What are Birria Tacos?
Birria is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. The dish is a meat stew or soup traditionally made from goat meat, but occasionally made from beef, lamb, mutton or chicken. The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and herbs and spices before being cooked in a broth.
How to make Crockpot Birria Tacos (simple steps)?
Sear the chuck roast in a very hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to your crockpot.
Add the remaining ingredients into the crockpot.
Cover and seal with lid to cook on LOW 8 hours (preferred) or HIGH for 4 hours.
Shred beef with 2 forks.
Add the sauce and remaining ingredients in the sauce to a high speed blender. Pulse until smooth.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the sauce to the shredded beef. Set aside any extra sauce.
Dip each tortilla in the extra sauce, then add to heated griddle.
Layer tortilla with beef, cheese, onions, and cilantro. Fold over tortilla and cook until crispy on both sides.
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What to serve with tacos?
A few easy side dishes are...
Corn Fritters
Mexican Black Beans
Black Bean Dip
Refried Beans
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Cilantro Rice
Mexican Rice
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Pickled onions are a FANTASTIC addition to these tacos and take no time to make from scratch at home!
How to quick-pickle onions?
Ingredients you'll need:
1 medium Red Onion, very thinly sliced (grab those goggles! Lol)
1/2 cup Water
1/4 cup Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (or more distilled)
2 tbsp. Honey or Maple Syrup
1 tsp. Salt
Instructions:
Pack the thinly sliced onions into a 1-pint mason jar (or similar jar with airtight lid) and place in your sink.
In a small saucepan, heat up the water, both vinegars, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil then simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the mixture over the onions. Seal with the lid tightly and rinse any drippings on the outside of the jar.
Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before storing away in the fridge.
They are ready to eat after the 20 minutes, but can be stored up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge!
Now, it’s time to grab our aprons and begin baking deliciousness! ’till next time! xxL
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Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the olive oil and heat another 1-2 minutes. Add the chuck roast and sear 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Add the chuck roast to a crockpot with the chipotles in adobo sauce, dried chipotle peppers, sliced garlic, sliced red onion, beef stock, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and seasonings.
Cover and seal with the lid to cook on LOW for 8 hours (preferred) or HIGH for 4 hours.
Remove the cooked beef to shred between two forks.
Add all the ingredients remaining in the crockpot to a blender to pulse until smooth, or blend in the crockpot with an immersion blender.
Add 1 ½ cups of the sauce to the shredded beef.
Dip each tortilla in the sauce then add to a heated griddle or skillet to lay flat.
Add a generous amount of beef, thinly sliced onions, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese. Fold over the tortilla and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Hey, I’m Lauren!
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