Recipes
Beef Carnitas
4 servings
10 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 2 limes, for juice
- 1 lb cooked beef short ribs (or cooked beef roast)
- 1 tablespoon green jalapeño pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 8 oz fresh prediced red onions
- Salsa (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
Steps
- Squeeze limes for juice (2 tablespoons). Shred beef. Place in a large microwave-safe dish and add hot sauce, lime juice, cumin, and oregano; toss until blended. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until hot and 165°F.
- Chop cilantro and crumble cheese. Assemble tortillas by placing equal amounts beef in center of each tortilla; top with onions, cilantro, and cheese. Serve with salsa and guacamole, if desired.
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 75mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 5g, Protein 28g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 15%