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Tender Carnitas in slow cooker
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
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🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Sear all sides of the beef roast until browned.
Add onion and garlic to skillet, sautéing until softened.
Transfer beef roast, onion, and garlic to slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice.
Spread spice mixture over the roast evenly.
Pour beef broth around the roast in the cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks.
Serve in tortillas, garnished with cilantro.
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Slow cooker
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Serving spoon
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Let beef rest before shreddingnUse fresh spices for best flavornAdjust spice levels to tastenMix with cheese for added richness
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store in airtight container for 3 daysnRefrigerate below 40°FnReheat thoroughly before serving
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prep ingredients night before and refrigeratenCook fully, then portion into containersnBeef freezes well for later use
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze in portions up to 3 monthsnThaw overnight in refrigeratornReheat gently on stove or microwave
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with beans and ricenTop with avocado slicesnPair with fresh salsanGreat with grilled veggies as side
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Skipping searing step loses flavornUsing too much liquid makes runnynNot shredding beef leads to chewy bitesnOvercooking dries out meat, watch time
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add diced tomatoes for moisturenSpice it up with jalapeñosnTry orange juice instead of limenUse pork for a different meat
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, flank steak or brisket works well.
Definitely! Follow same instructions for chicken.
Yes, if using gluten-free tortillas.
Mild, but you can add jalapeños for heat.
Absolutely, great for meal prepping.
