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Homemade Slow Cooker Mexican Birria

July 12, 2017 by Jennifer Humphries 14 Comments

Unwind and take a mental trip south of the border when you ease up and make a batch of homemade Slow Cooker Mexican Birria simmered in your favorite authentic spices.

Unwind and take a mental trip south of the border when you ease up and make a batch of homemade Slow Cooker Mexican Birria simmered in your favorite authentic spices.

As a little girl, I remember how excited I was to walk into the kitchen of either my Abuelita (Grandma) or my Tias (Aunts) on Birria day! Unfortunately, birria is a slow-cooked delicacy and back then the hours would seem like days as the glorious smell filled the entire house. Almost taunting us. If you are unfamiliar with birria, it is a spicy Mexican beef dish that pairs well with a warm, fluffy tortilla.

Learn how to make this easy Homemade Crock-pot Mexican Birria!

Homemade Slow Cooker Mexican Birria

As an adult, I wanted to re-create this same dish and the entire experience for my family, but because of that family, 6 members and counting, plus my other responsibilities, I sometimes felt like I could never provide that same experience. I did, however, resolve to never stop attempting to get it right.

Learn how to make this easy Homemade Crock-pot Mexican Birria!

It has taken me more than a few tries, some help from family members, and a few years, but I have finally mastered a simplified slow cooker version of birria that matches that delicious taste I remember as a girl. I am partial to serving and plating my birria with red cabbage, fresh limes, and warm tortillas just like my Tias and Abuelita did. One taste and you will be hooked. Birria is Mexican comfort food at its best!

This is one of the traditional dishes I make that leftovers seem to never be a part of the equation. I guess that is a sign for a winning meal! So are you ready to learn how to make it? Grab the printable recipe card and add to your personal cookbook collection!

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Slow Cooker Mexican Birria

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Slow Cooker Mexican Birria

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lb roast
  • 1/4 beef broth or water
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • 1 jar of favorite salsa

Instructions

  1. Layer chopped onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Place roast on top and cover with about 1/4 cup beef broth or water.
  3. Season roast to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Cook on high for 4 hours, on low for 6-8, or until beef can be shredded with a fork.
  5. Pour salsa on top of shredded beef and cook another hour.
  6. This is a dish that can be served right away once cooled or the next day as the flavors have time to steep.

Notes

Home Chef Tip: To speed up this recipe, the birria can be cooked in half the time on the stove top with the same instructions above.

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Yum, right?! Plus the beauty of this recipe is that you can have a delicious meal ready and waiting for you without a lot of fuss when you get home from your busy day!

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Learn how to make this easy Homemade Crock-pot Mexican Birria!

We hope you enjoy this recipe for Slow Cooker Mexican Birria from SoFabFood Home Chef, Jennifer from Jenerally Informed, as much as we do. If you love this recipe, you can find more like it by visiting our Slow Cooker Section. For daily recipe inspiration, like us on Facebook and follow us on Pinterest. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:40 am

    This looks amazing! I have never herd or had Birria before but Im pretty sure i would love it
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 20, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Thank you! Birria is one of my favorites, obviously, so I am pretty sure everyone needs to love it too :)
      Reply
  2. Sandee says

    July 19, 2017 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like a crowd pleaser. I'll have to try this. Hubby and I love Mexican dishes. Have a fabulous day. ☺
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 20, 2017 at 9:15 am

      It definitely is a crowd pleaser. Although one bite and you may not want to share!
      Reply
  3. Candace Playforth says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    This looks delicious, Jen! My hubby is going to love you for this :). Thanks so much for sharing. I actually have a roast in the freezer perfect for this. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 20, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Why thank you! I hope he and your family enjoys it. Give me a buzz if you have any questions :)
      Reply
  4. Janine Huldie says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    OK, Jen this looks delicious and out of this world. The next time I am making Mexican food, I think I am totally going to give this one a try now. Thanks, my friend so much!! :)
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 20, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Yay! I am so glad you liked it. Plus it is super easy and so yummy! That's my favorite kind of cooking!
      Reply
  5. Debbie Roberts says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Jen, I do like a good slow cooker meal. Life's too short to be spending too much time in the kitchen. What do you class a jar of salsa? Is it like one of those pasta sauce jars? Pinning for future reference. xx
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 21, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Yes mam, a pasta sized jar just like that. I guess you could whip up your own batch of salsa to use, but I go for simple :) Thanks for the pin and share!
      Reply
      • Debbie Roberts says

        July 21, 2017 at 10:24 am

        I can do simple too! The simpler the better and this recipe ticks that box. Will have to pick up a jar of salsa with next weeks shop and see if the family notice. xx
        Reply
        • Jen says

          July 21, 2017 at 10:56 am

          Here's to hoping they don't. I hope you all enjoy it!
          Reply
  6. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says

    July 28, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    You had me at "slow cooker!" This looks absolutely delicious. :-)
    Reply
    • Jen says

      July 31, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Haha! Gotta love a good slow cooker recipe right!!
      Reply

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