PRESSURE-COOKER BEEF CARNITAS
I came up with this recipe while cleaning out my refrigerator and trying to figure out what I could do with a pot roast that had been in the freezer. I LOVE how easy this is.-Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings plus 1/4 cup leftover spice mixture.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix the first 9 ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub with 1/4 cup spice mixture. Cover remaining mixture and store in a cool dry place. (Mix will keep for up to 1 year.) , Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add half the oil. When oil is hot, brown one roast half on all sides. Remove; repeat with remaining beef and oil. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker. Place onions and peppers on meat. Top with salsa. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure.Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to pressure 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.
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Swpon Roy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the carnitas were tough.
Md Saklin
[email protected]The carnitas were a little dry, but still flavorful.
MIs MINI
[email protected]So easy and delicious. I'll be making this again and again.
Adamsponge 34
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The carnitas are fall-apart tender and full of flavor.
Amooti Lee
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. The carnitas are amazing!
Ashmita Lakandri
[email protected]These carnitas are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
esimu emmanuel
[email protected]I love this recipe! The carnitas are always delicious, and they're so easy to make.
Daniel Haigh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The carnitas were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Aya Yaya
[email protected]I'm new to pressure cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow. The carnitas came out perfect, and I'll definitely be making them again.
Mahle Mthembu
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. They were so easy to make, and the flavor was incredible.
Madie Kats
[email protected]I was skeptical about making carnitas in the pressure cooker, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The carnitas were fall-apart tender and packed with flavor.
Bishal Lama
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carnitas are so easy to make in the pressure cooker, and they're always delicious.
Stefan Janse van vuuren
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The beef carnitas were tender and flavorful, and the cooking time was perfect. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and everyone loved them.