Easy Slow Cooker Birria Tacos (Crispy, Juicy & So Flavorful)

These slow cooker birria tacos are rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make! Tender beef slow-cooked in a deeply seasoned broth, then tucked into crispy, cheesy tacos for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for family dinner, weekend cooking, or when you want restaurant-quality tacos at home—without the fuss.

If you love easy slow cooker recipes, cozy comfort food, and meals the whole family will devour, this one’s for you!

Slow Cooker Birria Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 3 pound chuck roast
• salt and pepper
• 2-4 cups beef broth
• 6 guajillo peppers, dried
• 4 ancho peppers, dried
• 1 onion, quartered
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tomato (or 1 cup of cherry tomatoes)
• 1 TBSP lime juice
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 12-14 corn tortillas
• 2-3 cups Monterey jack cheese
• chopped onions, cilantro, and lime for serving

Instructions

 

• In a skillet over medium low heat, toast the dried chiles for about 1 minute per side.
• Cut the tops/stems off of the chiles. Add to a bowl of hot water and let sit for 15 minutes to soften.
• Add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes to a sheet pan. Place under the broiler for a few minutes, or until everything gets slightly browned.
• Shake the seeds out of the peppers and add to the blender. Add in the broiled onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
• Add in the lime juice, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add a bit of beef broth, if needed. Puree until smooth.
• Pat the chuck roast dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear in a large skillet with some oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes per side.
• Place in the slow cooker, and pour the chile sauce over the top of the meat.
• Pour beef broth around the sides, just enough to go half way up the roast.
• Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove, and shred.
• Strain the liquid into a large bowl.
• To assemble the tacos, dip the corn tortillas into the liquid. Fill with some cheese and beef.
• Cook in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and they are crispy on the outside.
• Serve with onions, cilantro, lime, and more of that liquid for dipping.

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