Carnitas

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Beginner
Mexican-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Mexican main features PORK SHOULDER, BEEF OR CHICK, MEXICAN SEASONING, TORTILLAS, FRESH CILANTRO. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Carnitas

Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12 Calories: 923.9

Description

This Mexican main features PORK SHOULDER, BEEF OR CHICK, MEXICAN SEASONING, TORTILLAS, FRESH CILANTRO. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cover the meat with water. Add Mexican Seasoning. Bring to a boil. Simmer chicken until just done. With beef or pork cook until tender. Be careful not to overcook as meat will fall apart. Drain. Quickly brown meat in hot oil. Shred meat. Serve with warmed tortillas, fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream. Put condiments in separate bowls so everyone can take a tortilla and make their own burrito combinations
  2. CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 923.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.7g83%
Saturated Fat 20.2g101%
Cholesterol 285.6mg96%
Sodium 1473.4mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 93.8g188%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, boiling, carnitas, chick, chopped, cilantro, cream, fresh, main, mexican, pork, salsa, seasoning, shoulder, simmering, sour, title, tomatoes, tortillas
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