Ronaldo's Beef Carnitas

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 pounds chuck roast
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 3

Totally wrap the meat in the foil and place in a roasting pan.

Step 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.