can you make birria in a crock pot

A guide to making Birria in a Crock Pot

Birria, a traditional Mexican stew, is loved for its spicy flavour. Though it’s traditional to cook on the stove, this authentic dish can also be cooked in a Crock Pot much more quickly. This guide provides directions so you can make birria in a Crock Pot.

Ingredients

• 2lbs of beef or goat chunks (Beef chuck roast, brisket or shoulder work well)
• 1 diced onion
• 1 diced carrot
• 1 diced bay leaf
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups of beef broth
• 3 dried chilis (guajillo, ancho, or a mix)
• 2 cloves
• ½ teaspoon of oregano
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

1. Place the beef, onion, carrot, bay leaf, and garlic into the Crock Pot.
2. Pour the beef broth over the top and stir.
3. Place the dried chilis into a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 15 minutes.
4. Add the soaked chilis, cloves, oregano, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt to the Crock Pot. Stir to combine.
5. Cook on high for 6-8 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
6. Once done, the stew should be thick, fragrant, and a deep reddish-brown colour.
7. Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Making birria in a Crock Pot is an incredibly easy way to make a delicious and robust meal. Now you have a recipe to make it successfully, so get cooking!