Mini Carnitas Taco Bowls

Name: Mini Carnitas Taco Bowls
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 6 h 10 min
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Cuisine: American, European, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 3- to 4-lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, cut in 2- to 3-inch pieces; 2 cups chopped yellow onions; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 packages (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count); 1 1/2 cups crumbled queso fresco; 1 cup sliced radishes; 2 medium jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced; Lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:6h 10min

This easy stovetop carnitas recipe skips the lard (the traditional way to make carnitas) in favor of vegetable oil and water for a crazy-delicious Dutch-oven dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:02:58 GMT