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Beef Carnitas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ t onion powder
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ½ t cayenne pepper
  • ½ t cumin
  • ½ t sea salt
  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 green bell pepper cut in cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in cubes
  • ½ jalapeño pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped

Toppings:

  • 2 avocado sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, and sea salt. Rub the spices on all sides of the flank steak. Place the flank steak in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the bell peppers, jalapeño, and onion around the steak. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board, and with 2 forks or a shredder, shred the meat.
  • To serve, spoon the shredded meat and peppers on plates and top with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 37gFat: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
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