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How To Make Ronaldo’s Beef Carnitas Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
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Remove the beef from the skillet and transfer it to a slow cooker.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until the onion is softened.
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Add the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Pour the beef broth, orange juice, and lime juice into the skillet. Stir to combine.
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Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
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Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
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Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded beef and cook until browned and crispy on the edges.
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Serve the beef carnitas in tortillas and top with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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