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Easy Crockpot Birria

Easy Crockpot Birria combines chuck roast and beef shank with dried chiles, tomatoes, and warm seasonings. Blend the softened aromatics into the broth for tender beef that works in bowls, tacos, or quesadillas.
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Cook Time 7 hours
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 2 lbs Beef shank centers
  • 1 onion
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tomato’s
Seasonings
  • 4 Chili California
  • 4 Chili guajillo
  • 4 Chili de arbol
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Whole black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Cube the chuck roast and beef shank and put in the slow cooker with the onion and garlic. Add water to cover.
  2. Stem and seed the chiles, then add them with the bouillon and spices. Cover and cook on high for about three hours.
  3. Carefully blend the tomatoes and softened aromatics with three cups of broth. Remove the bay leaves rather than blending them. Return the sauce to the beef.
  4. Continue cooking for about four more hours, until the beef is tender. Remove bones and any remaining bay leaves. Serve in bowls, tacos, or quesadillas.

Video

Notes

Blend hot liquid carefully in small, vented batches.
The listed cook time follows the cooking stages given in the method. Preparation and resting time are additional; always check doneness.