Description
A flavorful and comforting Mexican dish made with tender beef, spices, and rich broth, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, then remove stems and seeds.
- In a blender, combine toasted chiles, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, and 1/2 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- In a slow cooker, combine beef chuck roast, spice mixture, remaining beef broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender and shred with forks in the pot.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime. Can also be used for tacos or quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mexican, Birria, Beef, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker