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Mexican Carnitas

Looking for a totally satisfying dinner? Make these Mexican Carnitas and you won't be disappointed. It's all about the slow cooking for these and well worth the time. Take a look!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, carnitas, tacos
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb stewing beef
  • 1 Red pepper sliced
  • 1 Green pepper sliced
  • 1 Yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon corn flour
  • 2 Tablespoon water

Other

  • 8 Tortilla wraps
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
  • Arugula

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl combine the lime juice, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the beef and stir to coat.
  • In a large skillet set over high heat, add the olive oil and heat for about a minute. Add the beef and brown for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove meat from stove top and put it in an oven proof dish. Pour over beef stock. Put it in the oven oven uncovered for about 3 1/2 hours or until really tender. NOTE: You will add the peppers to the beef about 45 minutes before it's finished cooking. You will see this below.
  • In the reserved skillet set over high heat, add the peppers. Give them a good stir and cook them for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Remove from heat.
  • After the beef has been cooking for about 2 hours and 45 minutes remove it from the oven and add the peppers. Stir well, cover and return to oven for remaining 45 minutes.
  • When beef is tender, remove from oven.
  • Add the cornflour to a glass and add the water. Stir to combine.
  • Using two forks, start pulling apart the beef till it flakes apart. Pour the beef into a large saucepan set over medium heat. When it starts to simmer, pour in cornflour mixture and stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Serve in tortilla wraps topped with cheese and arugula (if desired).

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Carnitas
Amount Per Serving (1 wrap)
Calories 640 Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 1474mg64%
Potassium 672mg19%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 1403IU28%
Vitamin C 117mg142%
Calcium 312mg31%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.