Easy Birria Tacos with Consomme in the Slow Cooker
Experience the comforting flavors of Easy Birria Tacos with Consomme in the Slow Cooker, a dish that’s perfect for family dinners, game days, or celebrations. This recipe boasts tender beef infused with traditional spices, enveloped in soft corn tortillas and topped with gooey cheese. The richness of the ancho chile consomme elevates these tacos to new heights, making them a must-try. With just a few minutes of prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss. Serve these tacos alongside fresh toppings and a bowl of consomme for dipping—everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 18 corn tortillas
- 20 oz Oaxaca cheese
Instructions
- Chop onions and mince garlic; remove stems from ancho chiles.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear beef until browned on all sides.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker; add onions, garlic, chiles, spices, cilantro, tomato sauce, and beef stock.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Blend half of the mixture to create a smooth consomme.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet; fill with shredded beef and cheese, then toast until golden.
- Serve tacos with consomme for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg