Beef Carnitas in a Slow Cooker

 

              Beef carnitas in a blue bowl with fork and spoon.                          Closeup of beef carnitas.

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds; also called shoulder steak and pot roast)
  • 2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more
  • 2.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce such as Tabasco or Cholula brands
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed

Instructions 

  • Cut roast into large 2 to 3-inch chunks and place in an even layer in a slow cooker. 
  • In a small bowl, stir together cumin, oregano, chipotle chile powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper; sprinkle mixture evenly over beef. 
  • Drizzle orange juice and hot sauce over meat and add garlic cloves; stir to distribute garlic and coat meat with liquids and spice blend. Spread beef chunks into an even layer.
  • Cover and cook 6 to 7 hours on low, or until beef is pull apart tender.
  • Let meat cool slightly in cooking liquid before carefully transferring to a large bowl. Using two forks, shred meat into bite size pieces. Allow cooking juices to cool, then refrigerate for reheating the beef or freeze for another use (see note #1).
  • Serve beef right away or reheated in tacos, tostadas, burritos, nachos, salads, and more! (See note #2 for reheating tips.)

Notes

  1. If you have leftover cooking liquid, freeze it to use as a great start for chili or other savory soup. The fat will rise to the top and harden as it cools; discard or use for frying tortillas to make tacos.
  2. Reheat beef carnitas in a little hot oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet until heated through with crispy edges, adding a little bit of the cooking liquid if you like for flavor and moisture. 
  3. Yields 5-6 cups depending on the size of your roast.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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