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Beef Carnitas
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes
Ready In: 375 Minutes
Servings: 8
In Mexico this flavorful meat is marinaded and then slowley grilled. This recipe can be prepared on the stove top, crockpot or a pressure cooker. Adjust cooking times to method of preparation.
Ingredients:
2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (sirlion or skirt steak)
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves
1 chopped poblano pepper
2 chopped chipotle chiles, with
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 chopped tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup guacamole
1 cup shredded cheese
Directions:
1. Spray pan with non-stick cooking oil.
2. Add meat, onions and garlic and saute until brown.
3. Stir in broth, chilis, adobo sauce and spices.
4. Cook until meat is very tender (time varys depending on cooking method).
5. Remove from broth and finely chop.
6. Serve rolled with soft flour tortilla and serve with garnishes.
7. Note: The left over crockprot broth can be used in the preparation of spanish rice - beware it will kick it up a couple notches!
By RecipeOfHealth.com