Crispy tortillas. Tender shredded beef. Melted cheese. Rich, savory consommé for dipping.
Traditional birria requires hours of preparation, dried chiles, and multiple cooking stages. Our shortcut delivers the flavors and textures you love with just five ingredients, five steps, and minimal hands-on effort.
Prep: 5 min | Slow Cook: 8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high | Bake: 10–15 min | Serves: 4–6
YOU NEED
- 2½–3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Cholula Birria Cooking & Simmer Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12–16 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican-blend cheese
OPTIONAL: Diced onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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DO THIS
1. DUMP IT IN.
Put the beef, birria sauce, and broth in the slow cooker.
2. WALK AWAY.
Cook on LOW for approximately 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef shreds easily.
3. SHRED IT.
Pull the beef apart with two forks. Save the cooking liquid — that’s your dipping broth!
4. FILL + BAKE.
Heat oven to 425°F.
Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds to soften. Fill with beef and cheese, fold, and place on a lined baking sheet.
Lightly brush with (or use olive oil spray). Bake 10–15 minutes until crispy.
5. DIP + ENJOY.
Pour the warm cooking broth into bowls. Serve alongside the crispy tacos for dipping.
DONE.
ADHD-FRIENDLY TIP
- Too tired to bake? Warm the tortillas in the microwave, fill with beef and cheese, and serve.
- Make it ahead. Cook the beef today, refrigerate it with the broth, and assemble the tacos when you’re ready.
- Freeze the extras. Portion leftover beef with broth into freezer-safe containers for another low-spoons meal.
- Minimize cleanup. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and use a dishwasher-safe slow-cooker insert.
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