# Beef Carnitas

This recipe provides a method to make beef carnitas that are tender, juicy, and have authentic flavors, catering to those who prefer not to eat pork or lard.

- Total time: 245 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. To 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. Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
3. Add 1/3 of a cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 of a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Set the blended mixture aside.
6. Pat dry 4 pounds of chuck roast, already cut into large chunks.
7. Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
8. Cover the bottom of a skillet with oil and set it over high heat, allowing it to heat up.
9. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
10. Once the skillet is hot, place the seasoned meat into the skillet.
11. Sear the meat for 3 minutes per side.
12. After 3 minutes, flip the meat over and allow that side to sear for another 3 minutes.
13. Turn off the heat.
14. Add 12 ounces of Mexican coke to the meat in the skillet.
15. Cover the skillet with foil, ensuring it is completely covered.
16. Place the covered skillet in the oven and allow it to cook for 4 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
17. Remove the meat from the oven and transfer it to a baking sheet.
18. Shred the beef using tongs.
19. Grab some of the juices from the skillet and drizzle them all over the shredded beef.
20. Place the shredded beef back in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
21. Serve the beef carnitas on tortillas.

## Equipment

- blender
- skillet
- tongs
- baking sheet
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Hv4ku61Qx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4f946f42-3a38-409f-a6bf-7c1b077ce2d3
- Extracted: 2025-07-15

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