Description
Beef Birria Sliders (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Dutch Oven) are a mouthwatering treat perfect for any gathering. These sliders combine tender, flavorful beef birria with gooey cheese, nestled in sweet slider buns. The rich blend of spices creates an unforgettable flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or a cozy family dinner, these sliders are easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy stress-free entertaining. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an extra kick, making each slider uniquely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 – 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- vegetable oil
- 6–8 dried Guajillo peppers (stems removed)
- 3 canned chipotles in adobo + all the sauce from the can
- 1 large white onion, sliced
- 10 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano, ideally Mexican oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock (chicken stock can also be subbed)
- salt + pepper (to tenderize the meat + more for the sauce)
- 1 pack Kings Hawaiian 9-pack Sweet Sliders OR 12-pack Sweet Dinner Rolls
- 3/4 lb. Oaxaca cheese, sliced or shredded (quesadilla cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, etc.)
- 1/3 cup pickled red onions (raw red onions work too)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced finely
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your beef with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in your Instant Pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear both sides of the beef chuck roast and short ribs until browned.
- While the meat is searing, remove stems from Guajillo peppers and soak them in hot water until softened (about 15 minutes). In a blender, combine soaked peppers with chipotles in adobo sauce, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Once the meat is browned, pour in the blended sauce along with beef stock. Add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. If using an Instant Pot, seal it and cook on high pressure for about 45 minutes; if using a slow cooker or Dutch oven, cover and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- After cooking time is complete, carefully remove the meat from the pot. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat your broiler while you prepare the sliders. On each slider bun or roll, layer shredded birria meat and slices of cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese melts.
- Remove from oven and add pickled red onions, diced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 678mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 76mg