Description
These Crispy Chipotle Beef Birria Tacos are a bold, smoky twist on a traditional favorite. Slow-cooked chuck roast with chipotle peppers in adobo and green chiles creates deeply flavorful shredded beef and a rich consommé perfect for dipping. Pan-fried with melted Chihuahua cheese, these tacos deliver a crunch and a succulent, spicy interior.
Ingredients
The Beef & Slow Cooker Base
- 2–3 lb chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- 7 oz chipotle peppers in adobo
- 4 oz canned green chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Spice Blend: 1 tsp cumin/dried cilantro, 2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 0.5 tsp salt/pepper
The Taco Assembly
- White corn tortillas
- Chihuahua cheese, shredded
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
Sear the Beef: Season roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in butter over medium-high heat until a crust forms. Transfer to slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Add onion, broth, garlic, chiles, chipotle peppers, and spices. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours until fork-tender.
Prep Consommé: Shred the beef. Blend the cooking liquid and peppers until smooth to create the dipping sauce.
Fry: Heat oil in a skillet. Dip tortillas into the consommé, then place in the pan. Fill with cheese and beef, fold, and fry until crispy.
Serve: Serve hot with bowls of warm consommé for dipping.
Notes
Tortilla Dip: Dipping the tortilla into the sauce before frying is the secret to that iconic deep red color.
Blending Safety: Vent the blender lid when processing hot liquids to prevent steam pressure buildup.
Cheese Choice: Chihuahua cheese is ideal, but Monterey Jack or Muenster are good substitutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Tacos
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chipotle beef birria, crispy shredded beef tacos, slow cooker birria, chipotle consommé, mexican street tacos, chihuahua cheese tacos, smoky beef tacos