Beef Carnitas
Experience the rich, smoky depth of authentic Beef Carnitas. Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, this dish transforms a humble chuck roast into a succulent masterpiece infused with chipotle, cumin, and bright orange juice. Packed with aromatic garlic and onions, every bite offers a perfect balance of savory spice and citrus sweetness, ready to be served in warm corn tortillas.
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 3 - 8 Hours
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 3lb beef chuck roast, cut into 4 inch cubes
3 garlic cloves minced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tsp chipotle powder
1 tbsp oregano
1 ½ tsp cumin
½ cup orange juice, unsweetened
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Corn tortillas
Suggested Toppings
Corn
Avocado, diced
Tomatoes, diced
Red onion, diced
Red Cabbage, sliced
Cilantro
Pico de gallo
Directions
Prep the Meat
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels.
Season
In a bowl, combine all your spices. Toss the beef cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
Cook
Place the seasoned meat into your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Pour the orange juice over the top.Slow Cooker: Cook on Low for 6–8 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shreds.
Instant Pot: Cook on High Pressure for 3 hours, then allow for a natural release.
Serve
Once cooked, remove the meat and shred it with two forks.
Pile the tender beef onto warm corn tortillas and serve with your favourite toppings.