Birria Bombs are in my Amazon Link in my bio!
Birria Bombs are in my Amazon Link in my bio! is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Stephanie Coleman on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 6 hrs | Total: 6 hrs 50 min
Cost: $21.80 total, $3.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chuck Roast (trim excess fat, cut into 2‑3 large pieces)
- 1 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
- 0.25 cup Maple Syrup (adds subtle sweetness; can use honey or BBQ sauce)
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt)
- 1 large Onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (coarsely shredded)
- 12 tortillas Corn Tortillas (small, 6‑inch size; keep wrapped in foil)
- 1 large Lime (cut into wedges for serving)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Dice the onion, chop the cilantro, measure the broth, syrup, and taco seasoning. Set aside.
Time: PT10M
Assemble in Crock‑Pot
Place the chuck roast pieces into the crock‑pot. Pour in the beef broth and maple syrup, then sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat.
Time: PT5M
Slow Cook
Cover the crock‑pot and set it to HIGH for 6 hours.
Time: PT6H
Temperature: High
Shred the Beef
When the time is up, remove the roast (it will be very tender). Using two forks, shred the meat directly in the cooking juices, mixing to coat evenly.
Time: PT10M
Warm Tortillas
Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30‑45 seconds, or heat them briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Tacos
Place a spoonful of shredded beef onto each tortilla, then top with shredded cheese, diced onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Contains meat, High protein, Contains corn (tortillas)
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026






