Easy Crockpot Birria Tacos Recipe for Family Dinner

If you are looking for an easy crockpot birria tacos recipe, this is one of my family’s favorite dinners. It is also one of the only crockpot meals my husband actually looks forward to, which honestly says a lot.

These birria tacos have so much flavor, get crispy on the outside, cheesy in the middle, and are even better dipped into the consommé on the side. They feel like a dinner that should be complicated, but the crockpot does most of the work for you.

That is exactly my kind of family dinner.

Why We Love These Crockpot Birria Tacos

I love a recipe that feels a little more special without being hard to make, and that is exactly what this one does.

These crockpot birria tacos work so well because:

• the slow cooker does most of the work
• the beef turns out super tender
• the consommé adds so much flavor
• the tacos crisp up beautifully on the flat top or skillet
• it feels more exciting than a regular taco night

If you want a dinner your family will actually get excited about, this is such a good one.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here is what I use for this birria tacos recipe:

• chuck roast, about 2 to 2.5 pounds
• 1/2 jar pepperoncini peppers
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 packet au jus gravy mix
• 1 packet carne asada seasoning
• tortillas
• Mexican blend cheese

I use the Kinder’s carne asada seasoning, and for tortillas I usually use carb balance tortillas.

How to Make Crockpot Birria Tacos

1. Season the beef

Set your crockpot to high. Add your chuck roast, then season all sides with the au jus gravy mix and the carne asada seasoning.

2. Add the onions and peppers

Slice your onion into thin strips and add it over the beef. Then pour in about half a jar of pepperoncini peppers, including some of the juice.

3. Add the broth

Pour in the can of beef broth so the meat is mostly covered.

4. Cook until tender

Cover and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef falls apart easily.

5. Shred the beef

Once the beef is done, remove it from the crockpot and shred it in a separate dish.

6. Dip the tortillas

Heat a flat top or skillet. Dip each tortilla into the consommé, then place it on the hot surface.

7. Add the filling

Let one side cook a little, then flip and add shredded beef and Mexican blend cheese.

8. Fold and crisp

Fold the taco over and cook until crispy on both sides.

9. Serve with consommé

Repeat for as many tacos as you want, then serve with the consommé on the side for dipping.

A Few Tips for the Best Birria Tacos

A few little things make these even better.

Use enough liquid

You want enough broth and pepperoncini juice in the crockpot to keep the beef tender and give you enough consommé for dipping.

Do not skip dipping the tortillas

This is what gives the tacos so much flavor and helps them get that crispy outside.

Crisp them well

Let the tacos get golden and crispy before pulling them off the skillet. That texture is part of what makes them so good.

What to Serve With Birria Tacos

These tacos are rich and filling on their own, but if you want to round out dinner, you could serve them with:

• chips and guacamole
• Spanish rice
• fruit
• beans
• a simple salad

Most of the time, we just eat them with the consommé and call it a day.

Why This Recipe Works for Family Dinner

This is one of those meals that feels like it should be reserved for a weekend or restaurant order, but it is actually very doable at home because the crockpot handles most of the work.

You get a dinner that feels fun, flavorful, and a little different from the usual rotation without standing over the stove all day. That is probably why it is one of the rare crockpot meals my husband genuinely gets excited about.

And any time I find a dinner like that, it goes on repeat.

Final Thoughts

If you want a family dinner that feels a little more special without being difficult, this crockpot birria tacos recipe is such a good one to try.

It is flavorful, crispy, cheesy, and surprisingly simple once the beef is done cooking. If your family loves tacos, this is an easy way to switch things up without making dinner harder than it needs to be.

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