Beef Carnitas Recipe

Name: Beef Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (sirlion or skirt steak); 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 chopped poblano pepper; 2 chopped chipotle chiles, with; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; Garnish; 1 chopped tomato; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup shredded cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (sirlion or skirt steak)
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves
1 chopped poblano pepper
2 chopped chipotle chiles, with
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
Garnish
1 chopped tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup guacamole
1 cup shredded cheese

1
Spray pan with non-stick cooking oil.
2
Add meat, onions and garlic and saute until brown.
3
Stir in broth, chilis, adobo sauce and spices.
4
Cook until meat is very tender (time varys depending on cooking method).
5
Remove from broth and finely chop.
6
Serve rolled with soft flour tortilla and serve with garnishes.
7
Note: The left over crockprot broth can be used in the preparation of spanish rice -- beware it will kick it up a couple notches!

849

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (sirlion or skirt steak), 1 cup chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 chopped poblano pepper, and more.

Yes, Beef Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Carnitas

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