Description
Tender halal-certified beef or bison simmered with bold spices and served in soft Hawaiian rolls. Customize with cheeses, salsas, or garnishes for portable Mexican-inspired comfort. Perfect for quick weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Stew beef chuck (2 pounds)
Small onion, chopped (1)
Garlic, minced (3 cloves)
Birria seasoning (1 ounce packet or 2 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp cumin + 1 tsp oregano)
Beef stock (1 cup)
Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Hawaiian rolls (12 pieces)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chuck until seared and browned.
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened.
Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker. Discard excess fat from skillet before adding.
Mix in birria seasoning and beef stock. Stir to coat evenly.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
To serve: Divide beef into buns. Top each with melted Colby Jack cheese and a dollop of reserved cooking sauce.
Optional: Add avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, or lime wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
Browning the beef adds depth of flavor, but can be skipped for time savings.
Use assembled seasoning packet or homemade spice mix.
Substitute halal-certified bison for beef or vegetable stock for vegetarian options.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare meat mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate before slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg