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Crock Pot Birria Tacos with Rich Consommé Recipe

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This Crock Pot Birria Tacos recipe offers a flavorful, tender beef stew slow-cooked with a rich and spicy dried chile paste, perfect for making irresistibly delicious Mexican-style tacos. The beef is cooked until fall-apart tender in a chili-infused consommé, then shredded and served inside crispy, cheese-filled corn tortillas dipped in the consommé for extra flavor and served alongside fresh garnishes and lime wedges.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2–3 inch chunks
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Dried Chiles and Paste

  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 large white onion, roughly chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For Serving

  • Corn tortillas
  • Oaxaca cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack cheese)
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Chopped white onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Birria consommé (from the crock pot)

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the Chiles: Place the dried guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes until softened.
  2. Make the Chile Paste: Drain the chiles, reserving 1 cup of the soaking liquid. In a blender, combine the chiles, roughly chopped white onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved soaking liquid and blend until smooth, adding more liquid if necessary to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
  3. Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds flavor but can be skipped if desired.
  4. Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Place the seared or raw beef into the crock pot. Pour the prepared chile paste evenly over the beef. Add beef broth and the bay leaf.
  5. Slow Cook the Birria: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beef is very tender and easy to shred.
  6. Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaf.
  7. Strain the Consommé (Optional): For a smoother sauce, strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
  8. Combine Beef with Consommé: Return the shredded beef to the crock pot with the strained consommé. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Heat Griddle or Skillet: Warm a griddle or skillet over medium heat to prepare for assembling the tacos.
  10. Dip the Tortillas: Dip each corn tortilla into the birria consommé, coating both sides thoroughly.
  11. Assemble Tacos on Griddle: Place the soaked tortillas on the hot griddle. Sprinkle shredded cheese on one half and add a generous portion of shredded birria beef over the cheese.
  12. Fold and Cook the Tacos: Fold the tortillas in half to form tacos. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and the cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula to help crisp the exterior.
  13. Serve the Birria Tacos: Serve the tacos immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro and chopped white onion. Accompany with lime wedges and a small bowl of birria consommé for dipping.

Notes

  • The optional searing step adds extra depth of flavor but can be omitted for convenience.
  • Straining the consommé creates a smoother sauce but is not mandatory.
  • Use good quality dried chiles for the most authentic flavor.
  • Leftover birria and consommé keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure tortillas are made from 100% corn.

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