Birria Tacos

7m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Brown the chuck roast on both sides in a frying pan.
  3. 3Transfer the browned chuck roast to a slow cooker.
  4. 4Deseed 10-12 guajillo chili pods.
  5. 5Simmer 2 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 10-12 guajillo chili pods, 6-8 chiles de arbol, and 6 garlic cloves.
  6. 6Place everything into a blender.
  7. 7Add seasonings: 2 tbsp of chicken bouillon, 1 tbsp of cumin, 1 tbsp of garlic powder, 1 tbsp of paprika, 1 tbsp of oregano, 1/2 tsp of thyme, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  8. 8Add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
  9. 9Fill with low sodium beef broth.
  10. 10Strain the blended mixture onto the meat in the slow cooker.
  11. 11Add 2 bay leaves.
  12. 12Cook on low for 7 hours.
  13. 13Use 25-calorie tortillas.
  14. 14Warm the tortillas in the slow cooker.
  15. 15Assemble the tacos with the cooked meat, onions and cilantro.
  16. 16Crisp the tacos in a frying pan.

Ingredients

  • 4.5 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 10 guajillo chili pods
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 0.5 onion
  • 6 chiles de arbol
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 splash apple cider vinegar
  • 1 fill low sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tortillas

Equipment

slow cookerblenderfrying pan

Tips

  • Cook on low for 7 hours