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Beef Tallow Carnitas is a flavorful, slow-cooked Mexican dish where beef is simmered in beef tallow until tender and perfectly shredded. The meat is seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, then crisped to perfection, offering a deliciously savory and rich taste with a satisfying texture. Ideal for tacos, burritos, or bowls, this dish brings a mouthwatering twist to traditional carnitas.

Beef Tallow Carnitas

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Cook Time 7

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients

3 lbs about 1.36 kg beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tbsp 15 ml sea salt, or to taste
1 cup 240 ml beef tallow

Instructions

Preparation: Season the beef chunks generously with sea salt.
Melting Tallow: Place the beef tallow in the slow cooker and set it to low to allow the tallow to melt. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Cooking Beef: Once the tallow has melted, add the seasoned beef chunks to the slow cooker. Stir to ensure each piece is coated in tallow.
Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shredding and Crisping: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. For added texture, you can crisp the shredded beef in a skillet over high heat for a few minutes before serving.
Serving: Serve the shredded beef as is.