Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas
Tender, shreddable beef chuck roast is seasoned with green chiles, chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic, and salt for a warm Mexican-style flavor. Wrapped in foil and cooked low and slow, it makes a satisfying filling for flour tortillas and is well suited to a casual dinner, with leftovers that freeze well.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Place the 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 the mixture over the meat.
- 3
Wrap the meat completely in the foil and place it 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 the oven and shred it using two forks.
- 5
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the roast easily falls apart when pulled with a fork.
- 6
Remove from the oven and shred with two forks.
- Calories 205.52 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 32.17 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 0.62 g 0%
- Total Fat 8.09 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.79 mg High 33%
- Sodium 154.06 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 7.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.6 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Chuck Roast, Dried Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 205.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Chuck Roast, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Green Chile. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas healthy?
- Ronaldo's Shredded Beef Carnitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 205.52 calories and 32.17 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 154.06 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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