Slow Cooker Birria Chili Recipe
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My daughter Isabella is obsessed with birria tacos, and since we have been making them at home, we always have birria meat on hand. (I swear she could eat them every day if she had the chance!) Thankfully, we can skip the vendor trucks, but this Slow Cooker Birria Chili helps to make a full meal with no effort, and the best flavor! It’s got all the cozy, spicy goodness we love about birria, but in an easy dump-and-go chili that simmers while you go about your day.
Birria chili is one of those weeknight dinner savers! It’s perfect for when everyone’s hungry, and you want something filling! It’s loaded with tender birria beef, beans, and corn, with a splash of beer that adds just the right depth of flavor, bonus: no takeout needed! Serve it with tortilla chips, cheese, cornbread, or a squeeze of lime, and you’ve got the perfect cozy dinner!
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chili
- Easy set it and forget it meal
- Perfect for tailgating, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner
- Freezer-friendly for meal prep
- Delicious Comfort Food
Birria Chili With Black Beans And Corn Ingredients
- Yellow Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Birria meat and juice
- Minced Garlic
- Cumin
- Chipotle Seasoning
- Paprika
- Black Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Chili Powder
- Corn
- Beer– I used a Corona, but Pacifico beer would have been my next grab.
- Diced Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Green Mild Chile
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Crockpot Beef Birria Chili Recipe Directions
Make your birria the day before. If you want the easiest birria, you need to check out this post -> here! I use a birria bomb to make mine with Chuck Roast. (Not sure where to buy, you can buy on their site -> here, Amazon, or Walmart.)
Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray, or line it with a slow cooker liner. I used my 10-quart Crock Pot to make our chili.
Cut your onion and red pepper to be added to the chili. If your kids don’t like these vegetables, cut the pieces larger so picky eaters (of all ages) can pick them out.
Measure out your cooked birria, and include the broth with the meat to add to the chili. If your birria is cold, there will be fat hardened on it; that’s okay. I add those chunks for more flavor.
Pour your beer into the crockpot slowly; mine bubbled up quite a bit. *For a thicker chili, cut the beer amount in half*
Use a strainer to strain the beans and corn, and rinse with water. This helps with removing excess starch.
Add the rinsed beans and corn to your slow cooker.
Put the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chilis into the slow cooker.
Add the birria meat and juice to the crockpot.
Next, add the garlic and seasonings to the crockpot.
Give everything in the slow cooker a stir and set the crockpot on low. I stir mine every hour-ish just to make sure that the seasoning is spread out and cooks evenly.
*You can add a thickener to it if you prefer a thicker chili, 30 to 60 minutes before serving*
Allow to cook for six hours before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
How To Store Birria Chili
Allow to cool completely before putting in the fridge or freezer. Store in an air-tight container for up to four days in the fridge. This is also perfect to freeze; you can freeze the leftover chili for up to 3 months in an airtight container or bag.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.
How To Reheat Birria Chili
You can reheat on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the oven until it reaches a food-safe temperature to eat.
Birria Chili Substitutions And Add-Ons:
- Cilantro
- Celery
- Pinto Beans
- Jalepenos
- NA Beer
- Smoked Paprika
- Dry Mustard
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Hot Sauce
How To Store Birria Chili
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. You can freeze it in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop to eat.
What To Serve With Birria Chili:
- Jalapeno Cornbread
- Southern Cornbread
- Green Salad
- Jiffy Cornbread With Creamed Corn
- Fried Zucchini Chips
- Grilled Cheese
- Krusteaz Corn Bread
Great Toppings For Birria Chili
- Crumbled Cornbread
- Saltine Crackers
- Sliced Avocados
- Green Onions
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Jalapenos
Slow Cooked Mexican Birria Chili Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 Pounds Birria Taco Meat
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Chipotle Seasoning
- 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
- 15 Ounce Black Beans
- 15 Ounce Kidney Beans
- 15 Ounce Kernel Corn
- 15 Ounce Diced Tomatoes
- 15 Ounce Tomato Sauce
- 4 Ounce Diced Green Chile
- 24 Ounce Corona
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with a nonstick spray or line it with a slow cooker liner.
- Cut your onion and red pepper to be added to the chili.
- Measure out your cooked birria, and include the broth with the meat to add to the chili.
- Pour your beer into the crockpot slowly; mine bubbled up quite a bit. *For a thicker chili cut the beer in half*
- Use a strainer to strain the beans and corn, and rinse with water.
- Add beans and corn to your slow cooker.
- Put the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green chilis into the slow cooker.
- Add the birria meat and juice to the crockpot.
- Next, add the garlic and seasonings to the crockpot.
- Give everything in the slow cooker a stir and set the crockpot on low.
- Allow to cook for six hours before serving.
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Notes
*You can add a thickener to it if you prefer a thicker chili 30 to 60 minutes before serving*
