Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Carnitas, a delicious Mexican pulled beef dish that will elevate any meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe features tender beef shoulder infused with a zesty blend of spices and citrus. Ideal for tacos, burritos, or salads, these carnitas are guaranteed to impress at family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With minimal hands-on time and an explosion of flavors, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds beef shoulder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Season all sides of the beef shoulder with kosher salt, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pour orange juice and lime juice into a slow cooker and place the seasoned beef on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Transfer the meat to a baking sheet and shred using a fork.
- Broil shredded beef for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro and additional lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg