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Beef Carnitas Tacos: A Must-Try Recipe for Flavor!

Beef Carnitas Tacos are a flavorful and tender dish made with slow-cooked beef chuck roast, seasoned with spices and served in warm corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker. Pour the beef broth and lime juice over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices.
  4. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  5. To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of shredded beef on each tortilla. Top with diced onion and chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the tacos or mix in some hot sauce.
  • Try using flour tortillas instead of corn for a different texture and flavor.

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