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Beef Birria

This delicious and easy Crockpot Beef Birria simmers to perfection, bringing a taste of Mexico right to your dinner table with minimal effort required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast Sear before cooking
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 dried guajillo peppers, stems and seeds removed Can substitute with chipotle peppers for smokiness
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Tortillas Warm for serving
  • Chopped onions and cilantro For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
  2. In the crockpot, add beef broth, diced onion, minced garlic, guajillo peppers, ground cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the seared beef in the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  2. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks.
Serving
  1. Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with chopped onions and cilantro.

Notes

Let your beef cook low and slow for maximum flavor. You can also use a secondary cut like brisket for a different texture. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.