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Slow Cooker Birria

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A traditional Mexican stew made with slow-cooked beef and a vibrant blend of spices, perfect for family gatherings or taco nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 10 guajillo chiles
  • 5 ancho chiles
  • 3 arbol chiles
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • 6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Optional toppings: Chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chiles by removing the stems and seeds, then toast them in a dry skillet for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Blend the toasted chiles with Roma tomatoes, unpeeled garlic, apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup beef broth until smooth.
  3. Cut the beef chuck roast into chunks, season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet, sear the beef chunks until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  5. Pour the blended sauce over the beef in the slow cooker, add quartered onion, bay leaves, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and remaining beef broth.
  6. Cover and slow cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  7. Shred the beef in the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce before serving.

Notes

For serving, ladle Birria into bowls with broth, and add toppings like chopped onion, cilantro, and lime. You can also make Birria tacos by filling corn tortillas with shredded beef and toppings.

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Keywords: Birria, Mexican Stew, Slow Cooker, Tacos, Comfort Food

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