Ronaldo's Beef Carnitas
Description
Chuck roast is wrapped in foil with Mexican-style seasonings, and cooked at low temperature until it is tender and shreds easily. This is served in flour tortillas. Leftovers freeze well.
Ingredients
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4 pounds chuck roast
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1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
Place roast on heavy foil large enough to enclose the meat. In a small bowl, combine the green chile peppers, chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt to taste. Mix well and rub over the meat.
3
Totally wrap the meat in the foil and place in a roasting pan.
4
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the roast just falls apart with a fork. Remove from oven and shred using two forks.