Beef Carnitas

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BEEF CARNITAS Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Hours Ready In: 4 Hours and 10 Minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 4 pounds chuck roast 1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). 2. Place roast on heavy foil large enough to enclose the meat. In a small bowl, combine the green chile peppers, chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt to taste. Mix well and rub over the meat. 3. Totally wrap the meat in the foil and place in a roasting pan. 4. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the roast just falls apart with a fork. Remove from oven and shred using two forks. - - IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY REMINDER - - All cooking temperatures and times indicated above are suggestions only. Cooking temperatures and times and may vary for your oven, broiler stove top or grill. Please use an appropriate meat thermometer for accuracy.

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