Flavorful Chuck Roast Carnitas with Green Chiles

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Chuck Roast Carnitas with Green Chiles transform your taco night with tender, slow-cooked beef infused with aromatic spices and mild green chiles, creating a mouthwatering filling for warm tortillas. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe freezes beautifully, ensuring you always have a delicious option on hand.

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Overview

This Spiced Chuck Roast Carnitas with Green Chiles is a succulent and flavorful dish that will elevate your taco night to a whole new level. The slow-cooked beef is infused with aromatic spices and mild green chiles, resulting in tender, fall-apart meat that's perfect for wrapping in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. This dish is not only delicious but also freezes well, making it a convenient option for meal prep.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 250 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Pounds (lb) chuck roast
• 1 4 Ounces (oz) can green chile peppers, minced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) chili powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) dried oregano
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cumin
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. Place the chuck roast on a large piece of heavy-duty foil, ensuring it's big enough to completely enclose the meat.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced green chile peppers, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust the salt to your taste preference.
4. Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the entire surface of the chuck roast, ensuring even coverage.
5. Wrap the seasoned roast tightly in the foil, sealing it well to trap the moisture and flavors.
6. Place the foil-wrapped roast in a roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
7. Once cooked, remove the roast from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
8. Serve the shredded beef carnitas in warm flour tortillas, and garnish with guacamole, salsa, and any other desired toppings such as cilantro, avocado, or sour cream. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Flavorful Chuck Roast Carnitas with Green Chiles!