Super Simple Birria
FreshJax Team
12
10 minutes
8 hours
Fuss-Free Comfort Food
Making authentic Mexican birria doesn't have to be complicated or take all day in the kitchen. This streamlined slow-cooker method simplifies the process to just a few basic steps: pour your broth and FreshJax Birria Seasoning directly into the crock pot, drop in your cubed beef chuck roast, and let it slow-cook on low until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Customize to Your Taste
The beauty of this recipe is its scaleability—use 1 to 6 pounds of beef, pairing each pound with 1 cup of beef broth and 1 to 3 tablespoons of seasoning depending on your desired spice level (2 tablespoons per pound is the sweet spot!). Once shredded, serve it hot with warm corn tortillas, fresh diced onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Good to Know: For an extra layer of gourmet depth, sear your beef cubes in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker to create a rich caramelized crust. Don't forget to skim and save the red chili fat from the broth to make crispy Quesabirria tacos!
Ingredients
1–6 lbs Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 3" cubes
1–3 tbsp FreshJax Birria Seasoning
1 cup Beef Broth, per lb of beef
Corn tortillas, optional for serving
fresh cilantro, optional for serving
onion, optional for serving
lime wedges, optional for serving
Directions
Make Broth in Crock Pot: Pour the required amount of beef broth and FreshJax Birria Seasoning directly into your crock pot and mix well.
Prep & Add Beef: Cut the chuck roast (1–6 lbs) into 3" cubes and place them into the crock pot with the broth mixture.
Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for approximately 8 hours, until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
Shred & Serve: Transfer the cooked beef to a large bowl and shred it using two forks. Serve hot with warm corn tortillas and your favorite optional toppings (cilantro, onion, lime)!
