Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

Make Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for an easy, cozy dinner. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the recipe. The trick I discovered is using a slow cooker for tender, flavorful meat. The cozy aroma will fill your home and make your family beg for more. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner and Easy Grilled Asparagus with Tangy Tahini Lemon Sauce.

What You'll Need for Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 lb pork shoulder
• 2 onions, quartered
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground anise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 12 small corn tortillas
• oregano
• cumin
• smoked paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• cloves
• cinnamon
• allspice
• anise
• Optional: diced white onion
• Optional: chopped fresh cilantro
• Optional: lime wedges
• Optional: crumbled queso fresco
• Optional: sliced avocado
• Optional: crema or Mexican creamer

How to Make Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

1. Step 1: Place beef chuck roast and pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeños on top.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine beef broth, water, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, and anise. Pour over the meat.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and falls apart.
4. Step 4: Shred the meat using two forks. Stir in cilantro.
5. Step 5: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Spoon the meat onto the tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The meat can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Freezing Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the beef and pork with chicken thighs for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: The meat can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the meat is not tender after cooking, continue to cook until it is.

Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

8-10 hours

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Total

8-10 hours 15 minutes

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Serves

12 tacos

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 lb pork shoulder
• 2 onions, quartered
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground anise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 12 small corn tortillas

Seasonings

• oregano
• cumin
• smoked paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• cloves
• cinnamon
• allspice
• anise

Optional Toppings

• diced white onion
• chopped fresh cilantro
• lime wedges
• crumbled queso fresco
• sliced avocado
• crema or Mexican creamer

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place beef chuck roast and pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeños on top.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine beef broth, water, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, and anise. Pour over the meat.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and falls apart.
4. Step 4: Shred the meat using two forks. Stir in cilantro.
5. Step 5: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Spoon the meat onto the tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the beef and pork with chicken thighs for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: The meat can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the meat is not tender after cooking, continue to cook until it is.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: The meat can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 24g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 4.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Authentic Pot Birria Tacos for Easy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!