Slow Cooker Birria Sliders

These Slow Cooker Birria Sliders are so flavorful and easy!! Perfectly seasoned, tender shredded beef, melty cheese and toppings get piled on soft hawaiian rolls and dipped into that delicious broth! These are always a favorite!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword slow cooker birria sliders

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Calories 577kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds stew beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 ounce envelope, birria seasoning packet
1 cup beef stock
12 count Hawaiian rolls
6 slices Colby Jack cheese
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
1 medium sliced red onion optional garnish
1 large jalapeno, sliced remove seeds if you do not want a lot of spice
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon garlic salt
3 Tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro optional garnish
1 medium lime, sliced optional garnish

Instructions

To the slow cooker, 2 pounds stew beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 cloves minced garlic , 1 ounce envelope, birria seasoning packet, and 1 cup beef stock.
Slow cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the stew beef is fork tender. Shred the beef with forks or beef claws.
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
Slice the 12 count Hawaiian rolls in half and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add the 6 slices Colby Jack cheese on top of the bottom half of the rolls.
Top the cheese with the shredded beef and any toppings such as 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro, 1 medium sliced red onion, or 1 large jalapeno, sliced.
Place the top half of the rolls on.
In a small microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals melt 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon garlic salt, and 3 Tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro.
Brush the butter on the top of the rolls and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve with the cooking liquid from the slow cooker for dipping and 1 medium lime, sliced for squeezing over the meat.

Notes

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Storage - Birria can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freezing tips - Birria also freezes well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or bags. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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