Beef Birria Sliders
Elevate your next gathering with these Flavorful Beef Birria Sliders, a delightful take on traditional birria tacos. These mini sandwiches feature tender shredded beef simmered in a rich, spiced sauce and topped with gooey cheese and vibrant garnishes. Perfect for game days or casual family dinners, they’re easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve them with pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime wedges for a burst of flavor in every bite. With their satisfying textures and bold tastes, these sliders are destined to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 – 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- 6–8 dried Guajillo peppers
- 3 canned chipotles in adobo
- 1 large white onion
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 lb. Oaxaca cheese
- Kings Hawaiian sweet slider rolls
Instructions
- Cut beef chuck roast into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- In an Instant Pot or Dutch Oven, heat vegetable oil and brown the beef chunks on all sides.
- Blend Guajillo peppers, chipotles, onion, garlic, bay leaves, spices, tomato paste, vinegar, and stock until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the browned meat; cook in the Instant Pot for 60 minutes or in a Slow Cooker for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the beef after cooking and return it to the pot.
- Assemble sliders by layering shredded beef and cheese on buns; broil until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with toppings like pickled onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg