Description
Slow Cooker Birria de Res is a traditional Mexican stew made by slow-cooking beef chuck roast in a rich, flavorful sauce of dried chilies, spices, and herbs. This effortless recipe transforms tough cuts of beef into tender, juicy meat packed with bold, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. Perfect served as a stew, taco filling, or with consommé for dipping, it’s ideal for family meals and offers delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast
- 5–6 Dried Guajillo Chilies
- 3–4 Dried Ancho Chilies
- 1 large Tomato
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves
- 1 medium White Onion
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chilies: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho chilies, then soak them in hot water for 20 minutes to soften and release their flavors. This helps ensure a smooth blend later.
- Make the Chili Sauce: Transfer the softened chilies, tomato, garlic, onion, vinegar, cumin, and oregano into a blender. Blend until smooth, creating a vibrant and flavorful sauce that will coat the beef and infuse the dish with authentic birria taste.
- Season the Beef: Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks, season generously with salt and pepper, and place into the slow cooker. Pour the chili sauce over the beef, making sure it is well coated.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Add beef broth and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred and Serve: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir it into the rich sauce, and allow it to soak up the delicious juices before serving.
Notes
- Toast chilies in a dry skillet before soaking to deepen their flavor.
- Use fresh garlic and onion for better aroma and taste.
- Reserve some broth before shredding the meat to serve as consommé for dipping.
- Cook on low heat for the most tender and juicy beef.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt or vinegar before serving to enhance brightness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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