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Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos

These Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos are packed with bold flavors and are incredibly easy to prepare!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds flank steak perfect for slow cooking
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper adds crunch and color
  • 1 red bell pepper sweet addition
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder for smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cumin earthy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to enhance flavors
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper adds sharpness
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder boosts onion flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for garlicky goodness
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for spice lovers
  • Corn tortillas to hold the fillings
  • Sliced avocado for topping
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Salsa for flavor and moisture
  • Limes for squeezing over tacos

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Serving platter
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by chopping the yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Rub this spice mixture all over the flank steak.
  3. Place the seasoned flank steak at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top it with the chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove the flank steak from the slow cooker and let it rest. Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces and return it to the slow cooker.
  6. In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble your tacos with a warm tortilla, a generous amount of the beef mixture, and top with sliced avocado, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight with spices.
  • Feel free to add black beans or corn for added texture and nutrition.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.