Beef Carnitas in the Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Beef Carnitas in the Slow Cooker Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h 15 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 lb beef chuck roast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 small onion ((1 cup diced)); 3 tablespoons adobo sauce; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10h 15min

With only 15 minutes of prep time, beef carnitas are perfect for a weeknight meal or if you need to feed a crowd. Cooked in a slow cooker for the most tender delicious beef. Try it alone or make shredded beef tacos topped with pineapple mango salsa.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:34:02 GMT