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About 8 hours 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 8 hours of cooking.

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This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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Crockpot Birria Tostadas

Name: Crockpot Birria Tostadas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2.5 lb beef chuck roast; 1 Simply Organic Birria Seasoning packet; 2 cup beef broth; 1 can fire‑roasted diced tomatoes; 1 small yellow onion; 4 clove garlic; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 bay leaf; 12 small corn tortilla; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 large avocado; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 lime; 1 tbsp water; 0.25 tsp Simply Organic garlic powder; 0.25 tsp Simply Organic onion powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 0.5 cup pickled onions; 0.5 cup white onion; 0.5 cup cilantro; lime wedges

These slow‑cooked birria tostadas combine tender, shredded beef with crispy corn tortillas, creamy avocado crema, and fresh toppings for a burst of Mexican flavor. The recipe is quick to assemble after the long, low‑heat cook, making it perfect for a comforting family dinner or a crowd‑pleasing gathering.

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

8 hr

Servings

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8 hr 20 min estimated total time for 8 servings.

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Ingredients

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup pickled onions
1/2 cup white onion
1/2 cup cilantro
lime wedges

Birria

2 1/2 lb beef chuck roast
1 Simply Organic Birria Seasoning packet
2 cup beef broth
1 can fire‑roasted diced tomatoes
1 small yellow onion
4 clove garlic
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice
2 bay leaf

Crispy Tostadas

12 small corn tortilla
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Lime Avocado Crema

1 large avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime
1 tbsp water
1/4 tsp Simply Organic garlic powder
1/4 tsp Simply Organic onion powder
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1
Place all birria ingredients (beef chuck roast, birria seasoning packet, beef broth, fire‑roasted diced tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and bay leaves) into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2
Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW. Cook for 7–8 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and easily shreds with a fork.
3
While the birria simmers, preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F).
4
Lightly brush both sides of each small corn tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
5
Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
6
In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh lime juice, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy to make the lime avocado crema.
7
When the beef is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded birria to the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
8
To assemble each tostada, spread a generous spoonful of shredded birria onto a crispy tortilla, then sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
9
Place the assembled tostadas under the broiler for 30–60 seconds, just until the cheese melts.
10
Top each tostada with pickled onions or the diced white onion, a drizzle of avocado crema, chopped cilantro, and a heavy squeeze of fresh lime juice.
11
Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crisp.

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