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Easy Birria Tacos Recipe

Easy Birria Tacos Recipe
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Indulge in the deliciousness of Easy Birria Tacos, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. This recipe features tender beef simmered in a rich, flavorful chipotle braising broth, bringing warmth and satisfaction to every bite. The slow cooker takes care of the hard work, allowing you to enjoy a hands-off cooking experience. Each taco is generously filled with gooey Monterey Jack cheese and can be customized with your favorite toppings like pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve them warm alongside fresh lime wedges for an extra zing that elevates this delightful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds chuck roast
  • 1/2 large white onion
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 7 ounces chipotle sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 small limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chuck roast into several large pieces for easier handling.
  2. Place the meat in the slow cooker along with onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, chipotle sauce, and beef broth.
  3. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
  4. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly.
  5. Shred the beef using two forks and discard any excess fat or gristle.
  6. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Dip each tortilla briefly into the braising broth to soak up flavor.
  8. Fry each tortilla in hot oil for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly crisp.
  9. Place some shredded beef in each tortilla.
  10. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  11. Fold over and cook on both sides until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown.
  12. Serve warm with pico de gallo and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over your tacos.

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