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 mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
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
- 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
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
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