Ronaldo's Beef Carnitas

Enjoy the delicious flavors of tender and juicy slow-cooked beef carnitas with this easy to follow recipe. Perfect for taco night or a hearty meal, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich and savory taste.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tortillas, cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown the beef cubes on all sides over high heat.
2. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add the chopped onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, oregano, beef broth, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
4. Once the beef is cooked, shred it with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
5. To serve, heat tortillas on a skillet and fill with the beef carnitas. Top with cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!

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