Beef Carnitas

245 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1To a blender cup, add 8 garlic cloves, 1/4 of an onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary.
  2. 2To a blender cup, add 8 garlic cloves, 1/4 of an onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary.
  3. 3To a blender cup, add 8 garlic cloves, 1/4 of an onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  7. 7Add 1/3 of a cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 of a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
  8. 8Add 1/3 of a cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 of a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
  9. 9Add 1/3 of a cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 of a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
  10. 10Blend until smooth.
  11. 11Blend until smooth.
  12. 12Blend until smooth.
  13. 13Set the blended mixture aside.
  14. 14Set the blended mixture aside.
  15. 15Set the blended mixture aside.
  16. 16Pat dry 4 pounds of chuck roast, already cut into large chunks.
  17. 17Pat dry 4 pounds of chuck roast, already cut into large chunks.
  18. 18Pat dry 4 pounds of chuck roast, already cut into large chunks.
  19. 19Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  20. 20Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  21. 21Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  22. 22Cover the bottom of a skillet with oil and set it over high heat, allowing it to heat up.
  23. 23Cover the bottom of a skillet with oil and set it over high heat, allowing it to heat up.
  24. 24Cover the bottom of a skillet with oil and set it over high heat, allowing it to heat up.
  25. 25Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  26. 26Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  27. 27Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  28. 28Once the skillet is hot, place the seasoned meat into the skillet.
  29. 29Once the skillet is hot, place the seasoned meat into the skillet.
  30. 30Once the skillet is hot, place the seasoned meat into the skillet.
  31. 31Sear the meat for 3 minutes per side.
  32. 32Sear the meat for 3 minutes per side.
  33. 33Sear the meat for 3 minutes per side.
  34. 34After 3 minutes, flip the meat over and allow that side to sear for another 3 minutes.
  35. 35After 3 minutes, flip the meat over and allow that side to sear for another 3 minutes.
  36. 36After 3 minutes, flip the meat over and allow that side to sear for another 3 minutes.
  37. 37Turn off the heat.
  38. 38Turn off the heat.
  39. 39Turn off the heat.
  40. 40Add 12 ounces of Mexican coke to the meat in the skillet.
  41. 41Add 12 ounces of Mexican coke to the meat in the skillet.
  42. 42Add 12 ounces of Mexican coke to the meat in the skillet.
  43. 43Cover the skillet with foil, ensuring it is completely covered.
  44. 44Cover the skillet with foil, ensuring it is completely covered.
  45. 45Cover the skillet with foil, ensuring it is completely covered.
  46. 46Place the covered skillet in the oven and allow it to cook for 4 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  47. 47Place the covered skillet in the oven and allow it to cook for 4 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  48. 48Place the covered skillet in the oven and allow it to cook for 4 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  49. 49Remove the meat from the oven and transfer it to a baking sheet.
  50. 50Remove the meat from the oven and transfer it to a baking sheet.
  51. 51Remove the meat from the oven and transfer it to a baking sheet.
  52. 52Shred the beef using tongs.
  53. 53Shred the beef using tongs.
  54. 54Shred the beef using tongs.
  55. 55Grab some of the juices from the skillet and drizzle them all over the shredded beef.
  56. 56Grab some of the juices from the skillet and drizzle them all over the shredded beef.
  57. 57Grab some of the juices from the skillet and drizzle them all over the shredded beef.
  58. 58Place the shredded beef back in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
  59. 59Place the shredded beef back in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
  60. 60Place the shredded beef back in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
  61. 61Serve the beef carnitas on tortillas.
  62. 62Serve the beef carnitas on tortillas.
  63. 63Serve the beef carnitas on tortillas.

Ingredients

  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • avocado oil
  • avocado oil
  • avocado oil
  • 12 oz Mexican coke
  • 12 oz Mexican coke
  • 12 oz Mexican coke

Equipment

blenderskillettongsbaking sheetoven

Tips

  • For a quicker version, cook the beef carnitas in an instant pot on high for 1 hour.
  • For more time, use a slow cooker.
  • Ensure the meat is patted dry before seasoning.
  • Make sure the skillet is nice and hot before searing the meat.