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Slow Cooker Beef Birria Tacos

8 hr slow cooker · 25 min hands-on4 servings🍳 1 pan + slow cooker + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$27.00680 cal · 50g protein

Ingredients

  • beef chuck roast2½ lb
  • dried guajillo chiles5 count
  • fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 can
  • white onion1 count
  • garlic5 cloves
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • beef broth2 cups
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • Oaxaca cheese2 cups
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stem and seed the chiles, cover with hot water, and soak 10 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Blend the drained chiles, tomatoes, half the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and 1 cup broth until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cut the beef into large chunks, put it in the slow cooker, and pour in the sauce and remaining broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

  4. 4

    Shred the beef and skim the red fat from the top of the broth into a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Dip each tortilla in the fat, lay it on a hot skillet, add cheese and beef, fold, and cook 2 minutes per side until crisp.

  6. 6

    Serve with cups of the hot broth for dipping, topped with the rest of the onion (chopped) and cilantro.

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