Description
This Crockpot Beef Carnitas recipe transforms flat iron steak into a tender, flavorful dish with the help of a slow cooker, perfect for tacos with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) flat iron steak
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture generously over the flat iron steak, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on each side for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Place the seared steak in the crockpot.
- Cover the steak with the chopped yellow onion, white onion, green bell pepper, red chili pepper, and jalapeno.
- Pour the beef broth over the top.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 8 hours, until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the juices and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Serve the beef carnitas on your choice of tortillas, and top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute pork for beef if desired.
- The original recipe used flank steak, but flat iron steak works well too.
- Serve on any type of tortilla, and top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice for added flavor.
- The peppers marinate beautifully in the meat juices, adding depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75