Best 8 Crock Pot Beef Carnitas Tacos Recipes

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Prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure with our guide to crafting "Crock Pot Beef Carnitas Tacos," a mouthwatering dish that transforms your slow cooker into a flavor powerhouse. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with fork-tender beef, slow-cooked in a symphony of zesty spices, aromatic herbs, and tangy citrus. With minimal effort and maximum satisfaction, this recipe promises a fiesta of flavors in every bite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your crock pot, and let's embark on a flavor-filled journey to create the ultimate beef carnitas tacos that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF CARNITAS RECIPE



Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Recipe image

Try Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Recipe for a meal sure to impress. There are tons of options for this easy beef carnitas recipe from tacos. salads and more.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 10h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs roast
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 white onion (diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon chili powder
2 fresh limes (juiced)

Steps:

  • Place the roast in the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart crock pot.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10 hours until the beef is shreddable.
  • Shred the beef.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Place the beef on a foil covered cookie sheet.
  • Broil for 10 minutes or until the beef begins to brown and gets crispy.
  • Serve on tortillas and with your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 68 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BEEF CARNITAS TACOS



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Easy to make Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos that are perfect for a delicious, gluten free dinner!

Provided by Christine McMichael

Categories     Dinner     Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer     Main Course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz organic (grass-fed tenderized round steak)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 red onion
1 tsp garlic
salt/pepper
Avocado Lime Dressing
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 corn tortillas
1 cup lettuce
1/4 cup feta cheese
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the steak in the slow cooker and season with chili powder, paprika, 1/4 of the red onion (chopped), garlic, and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
  • While the meat is cooking, create the avocado lime dressing recipe and place in the refrigerator.
  • Once the carnitas steak is finished cooking, slice into thin strips.
  • Lightly brown the tortillas in a pan with the olive oil.
  • Top each tortilla with lettuce, carnitas steak, feta, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 chopped red onion, and avocado lime dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE BEEF CARNITAS



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I came up with this recipe while trying to figure out what I could do with a pot roast that had been in the freezer. Now I keep the rub in a plastic bag, ready and waiting in my cupboard, and I can get the roast in the slow cooker in less than 15 minutes. -Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h40m

Yield 16 servings plus 1/4 cup leftover spice mixture.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: cubed avocado, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix the first nine ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub with 1/4 cup spice mixture. Cover and store remaining mixture in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year., Place onions and peppers in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to slow cooker. Top with salsa. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Add toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

THE BEST SLOW COOKER CARNITAS, GREAT FOR TACOS!



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These carnitas cook low and slow in the Slow Cooker or Crockpot and finish on the stove for a crispy and delicious filling for tacos, burritos or nachos. This is the new taco filling for Taco Tuesday at our house. My whole crew prefers this to traditional taco filling made with ground beef or ground turkey.

Provided by sellingsavannah

Categories     Mexican

Time 6h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 large onion, sliced into large peices
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1 (4 -6 lb) boneless pork shoulder or 1 (4 -6 lb) boston butt
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix the kosher salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano and black pepper together in a small bowl. Coat the pork shoulder roast with the dry rub.
  • Place the sliced onion and bay leaves in the bottom of your slow cooker, lay pork shoulder roast on top. Carefully pour water or chicken broth around the roast, making sure you don't disturb the dry rub.
  • Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 6 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 3 hours.
  • When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, remove and discard excess fat and shred with two forks. Reserve cooking liquid.
  • Place shredded pork into a large skillet with 1 cup of reserved cooking liquid over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Once liquid has cooked down completely, add canola or vegetable oil. Stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until the meat has reached desired crispiness.
  • Serve in warm flour or corn tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. We serve ours cilantro, pickled red onions, salsa or pico de gallo, guacamole, sliced cabbage and lime wedges,.

CROCK POT CARNITAS



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This is an easy way to make delicious Carnitas (Mexican style shredded pork) in a crock pot. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, taco chips, refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, etc.

Provided by Wheres_the_Beef

Categories     Pork

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs pork shoulder or 3 lbs pork butt
4 cups chicken broth, hot
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder, medium hot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add hot chicken broth to crock pot.
  • Add spices and lime juice to crock pot and mix well into chicken broth.
  • Add pork to crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or until most of water is reduced and a thick gravy like sauce forms.
  • Shred meat and mix into thickened cooking sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 771.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 43.7

RONALDO'S BEEF CARNITAS



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I use this recipe all the time. It is the best! The meat just falls apart, and it's delicious served in flour tortillas with guacamole and salsa. This also freezes well.

Provided by MISS ANNIE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds chuck roast
1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Totally wrap the meat in the foil and place in a roasting pan.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SLOW COOKER CARNITAS



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Carnitas means 'little meats' and is traditionally fried then braised. This recipe is made much easier using the slow cooker but the results are just as tasty. This makes a great filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and burritos. This filling is also great combined with your favorite barbecue sauce and served on buns.

Provided by Erin Parker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pork with the spice mixture. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the pork on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 5 hours. When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 474.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SLOW COOKER CARNITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Have you ever gone out for Mexican food, eaten carnitas, and thought "gosh, I wish I could make this myself"? Well, you can with the help of your slow cooker. Just add pork butt or shoulder to a slow cooker with citrus juice, garlic, onion, and some spices, then let it cook for about eight hours until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork. Then, you can enjoy your home-cooked carnitas in tacos, burritos, or on top of your favourite grains.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lb boneless pork butt, or shoulder, cut into six equal pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
8 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, quartered
3 leaves bay leaf
1 lime, juiced
1 large orange, juiced, save the spent halves
tortilla, taco shell
rice
1 can black beans
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
fresh cilantro
1 cup cheese

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to the slow cooker.
  • Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange. Add orange to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.
  • Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.
  • Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, or skirt steak are the best options for carnitas.
  • Use a slow cooker that is at least 4-quarts in size.
  • Do not add liquid to the slow cooker. The beef will release its own juices as it cooks.
  • Cook the beef on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Shred the beef with two forks when it is cooked through.
  • Serve the carnitas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot beef carnitas tacos are the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your carnitas spicy or mild, with or without cheese, these tacos are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Crock-Pot beef carnitas tacos a try.

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