Description
Discover the ultimate carnitas crockpot recipe for flavorful, tender beef shoulder, perfect for tacos or burritos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds Beef Chuck (Trimmed and cut into chunks)
- 1 large Onion (Quartered)
- 5 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck and cut into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Place quartered onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot. Add seasoned beef pieces on top.
- Step 3: Pour orange juice and lime juice over the beef. Sprinkle with cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
- Step 4: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Step 5: Once cooked, remove beef chuck and shred with two forks.
- Step 6: For extra crunch, spread shredded beef on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes.
Notes
Using quality, well-marbled meat and ample seasoning will enhance flavor. Monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: carnitas, crockpot, slow cooker, beef, tacos, burritos, Mexican cuisine