Crockpot Birria de Res
This delicious Crockpot Birria de Res brings authentic Mexican flavors to your home with tender beef slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef chuck roast
- dried guajillo chiles
- dried ancho chiles
- dried chipotle peppers
- beef broth
- onions
- garlic
- bay leaves
- dried oregano
- ground cumin
- cinnamon stick
- apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro and lime
Instructions
Steps
- Remove the seeds and stems from dried guajillo, ancho, and chipotle peppers. Toast in skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Rehydrate toasted chilies by soaking them in hot water for about 20 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies with beef broth, onions, minced garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet.
- Place beef in crockpot and pour chili sauce over it. Add bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until beef is tender. Shred in crockpot.
- Serve with cilantro, lime, and warm tortillas.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.