Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas Recipe

Name: Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth; 3 cups (about) water; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 4 red bell peppers, cut into1/4-inch-thick strips; 4 poblano chilies, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 12 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 18 warm 6-inch flour or corn tortillas; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 4-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
3 cups (about) water
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 red bell peppers, cut into1/4-inch-thick strips
4 poblano chilies, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
12 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
18 warm 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
Lime wedges

1
Place pork in heavy large pot.
2
Add broth.
3
Add enough water to cover pork by 1/2 inch.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Cover partially; simmer until meat is very tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Shred meat.
9
Season with salt.
10
Cover; keep warm.
11
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
12
Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
13
Add bell peppers and poblanos; saute until tender, about 12 minutes.
14
Add green onions; saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
15
Add cheese and cream.
16
Simmer until cheese melts and liquid thickens.
17
Stir in cilantro.
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Spoon some shredded meat onto half of each warm tortilla.
20
Top with pepper mixture.
21
Fold tortilla over filling.
22
Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.

2364

kcal

Calories

Fat

378

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth, 3 cups (about) water, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas 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.

Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas

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