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Authentic Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe

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Ingredients

For the Meat:

  • 3 –4 lbs beef chuck roast or a mix of chuck and short ribs
  • Salt and pepper

For the Chili Sauce:

  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 dried pasilla chile optional
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups beef broth

For Serving:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped white onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges optional
  • Oaxaca Cheese (or Mozzerel