ROMALDO'S CARNITAS

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I got this delicious and tasty and easy recipe from the Abilene Chuckwagon Cook-Off. Romaldo was the "cookie" from one of the large ranches in that area. I have used this recipe so often, it is one of my favorite tried and true. It re-heats well and freezes very well.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Meat

Time 4h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 lbs chuck roast
2 cans green chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder (pref. New Mexico)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt

Steps:

  • Place roast on heavy duty foil.
  • Combine all the rest of the ingredients, and spread on top of the roast.
  • Seal foil securely and place in roasting pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F for 3-1/2 to 4 hours (meat should be so tender it falls apart).
  • Use 2 forks and shred roast while still warm.
  • For each serving, spoon meat on a hot flour tortilla.
  • Serve with guacamole and salsa and extra onions (opt).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 178.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 38.5

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