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Ever had a recipe stick in your mind? These birria tacos will linger in your thoughts until you whip them up.
If you’re a busy parent searching for quick and easy meal ideas (who isn’t?), you might have noticed that TikTok is overflowing with culinary inspiration. If you haven’t yet created an account, consider this your invitation—especially if you want to simplify meal planning. A trending recipe right now? Birria tacos! This delicious Mexican dish is making waves on social media, and there’s one particular recipe that’s bound to become a weeknight favorite: slow cooker birria tacos. Yes, you read that right… slow cooker birria tacos.
Food trends come and go. You might recall when everyone was raving about Mississippi pot roast or that mouthwatering broccoli recipe that took social media by storm. These trends even influence restaurant menus, with certain ingredients like bacon, truffles, and aioli becoming the stars of the show. Birria tacos have reached that level of popularity. They’re everywhere—so much so that Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond featured them on her show, showcasing a taste test by her son-in-law.
However, here’s the catch: as delectable as birria tacos are, they often require a significant time investment. (If you know, you know!) If the prep time has been holding you back from making this scrumptious dish, allow me to introduce you to a TikTok hack that will delight busy families.
Meet TikToker Jamie (@CookingWithJamie). He’s revolutionized the birria game for those on tight schedules. “Slow cooker birria tacos may not be traditional, but they taste amazing,” Jamie shares at the start of his video. The next few minutes showcase what Anthony Bourdain would have deemed “food art.”
The Recipe:
- Season a chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Sear the roast in a skillet, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add: 1 sliced onion, minced garlic, spices (see below), and 1/4 cup of green chilies. Bring this mixture to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour the contents of the skillet over the roast and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred the meat once cooked.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese onto a skillet.
- Dip a tortilla (preferably corn) into the sauce surrounding your meat and place it on the melted cheese.
- Add your shredded meat, fold the tortilla in half, and cook on each side until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with a dip in the juice/sauce.
Seasoning Blend:
Jamie’s mix includes 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1 teaspoon each of cumin, cilantro, and black pepper. For added authenticity, you can toss some chopped onions into your taco before sealing it up. Oaxaca cheese is a more traditional option, but if you prefer flour tortillas over corn, that’s fine too—no judgement here!
About Birria Tacos
Birria is a stew that explains the juicy, soupy texture of the meat. Originating from the Jalisco area of Mexico, it traditionally features chili peppers and goat meat, cooked “low and slow” over a fire. In recent years, birria tacos (or quesabirria) have become popular using beef instead of goat. Often referred to as “red tacos,” this is an Americanized way to enjoy birria. The cheese can be placed on the inside, outside, or both. There are various pronunciations of birria: “bi-dia,” “bur-ia,” and “beer-ia,” with the latter being the most authentic.
Looking for a more traditional birria taco recipe? Check out MyLatinaTable for a version closer to the original birria stew, or Pioneer Woman’s recipe for a middle ground.
More Birria Tacos TikToks
If you’re in search of additional birria taco recipes, look no further than these engaging mini tutorial TikToks featuring this delightful Mexican dish.