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slow cooker beef birria tacos
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Slow Cooker Beef Birria

A quick take on a traditional Mexican recipe, this slow cooker beef birria is juicy, tender, and full of flavor! Serve it as a stew, tacos, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: beef, beef birria, beef crockpot recipe, crockpot recipes, crockpot slow cooker, easy beef stew, mexican beef birria, slow cooker beef stew, slow cooker recipe, tacos
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chuck roast steak boneless and fat trimmed
  • 2 Tablespoons chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt more or less to taste
  • 1 sliced red chilli pepper optional
  • 1 medium diced green pepper
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 sliced jalapeño optional
  • 14 ounces mild enchilada sauce
  • 12 ounces beef broth or choice of broth
  • diced white onion cilantro and limes for serving

Instructions

  • In the slow cooker add beef, and all the seasonings.
    2 pounds Chuck roast steak, 2 Tablespoons chilli powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Add diced peppers, onions, jalapeño, red chilli pepper, enchilada sauce, and broth.
    1 diced onion, 1 sliced jalapeño, 1 sliced red chilli pepper, 1 medium diced green pepper, 14 ounces mild enchilada sauce, 12 ounces beef broth or choice of broth
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once beef is tender, shred with two forks.
  • Serve on tortillas with diced white onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice! Feel free to serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option!
    diced white onion

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg