Crock Pot Tex Mex Carnitas Recipes

TEX-MEX CARNITAS

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From Tastes & Tales From Texas... with love by Peg Hein, c. 1984. This dish of shredded pork wrapped in flour tortillas is a slightly different and delicious version of an enchilada.

Provided by NELady

Categories Pork

Time 5h10m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (3 -5 lb) pork roast
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
12 flour tortillas

Steps:

Cook pork roast 3 hours at 325*. Cool. Shred meat, discarding any fat. Place shredded meat, taco seasoning, water and green chilies in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
When ready to serve, steam tortillas to soften. Place a generous portion of shredded pork mixture on each tortilla and fold over. May be served with refried beans, guacamole, shredded lettus, shredded cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, picante sauce, or any other garnish of your choice.

CROCK POT CARNITAS

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This is an easy way to make delicious Carnitas (Mexican style shredded pork) in a crock pot. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, taco chips, refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, etc.

Provided by Wheres_the_Beef

Categories Pork

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder or 3 lbs pork butt
4 cups chicken broth, hot
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder, medium hot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

Add hot chicken broth to crock pot.
Add spices and lime juice to crock pot and mix well into chicken broth.
Add pork to crock pot.
Cover and cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or until most of water is reduced and a thick gravy like sauce forms.
Shred meat and mix into thickened cooking sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 771.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 43.7

CROCK POT TEX MEX CARNITAS

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Here's a twist on the usual Mexican carnitas...add some BBQ spices and citrus juices and you have this Tex Mex dish. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low carb option. (Recipe is from lifeasaplate.com)

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs pork roast (butt or shoulder works best)
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup diced green chilis (canned is okay)
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes (a 15 oz can works)
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey (or agave)
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
cheddar cheese, for serving
guacamole, for serving
chopped tomato, for serving
corn tortilla, for serving
Spanish rice, for serving
refried beans, for serving

Steps:

Place roast in crock pot.
Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.

CROCK POT 'CARNITAS'

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Make and share this Crock Pot 'carnitas' recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories Pork

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
4 slices orange rind, from half an orange (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can Mr Pibb soda or 1 (12 ounce) can Coca-Cola
16 fajita-size flour tortillas
1 large tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine pork, onion, jalapeno, orange peel and soda in a crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Uncover and shred the meat using 2 forks.
Serve on flour tortillas and top with pico de gallo, if desired.
For Pico de Gallo:.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Note: Also, up to 2 teaspoons each of fresh minced garlic and dried oregano can be added to taste.
The carnitas can be served rolled into flour tortillas or in taco shells.
Topping options include pico de gallo, guacamole or shredded cheese with a bit of taco sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 936.3, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 29.6

CROCK POT TEX-MEX BEEF BARBECUE

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This recipe makes approx. 5 quarts of absolutely delicious barbecued beef; so if you have a hungry crowd to feed and own a crock pot that has a 6 quart or more capacity, you won't go wrong choosing this easy, hassle-free dish.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories Meat

Time 5h20m

Yield 5 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6 lb) beef brisket
2 (18 ounce) bottles hickory flavored barbecue sauce
2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes chili seasoning mix
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped onion (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients, EXCEPT MEAT, in the crock pot; stir well.
Add meat and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW-10 hours or on HIGH-5 hours.
Remove the meat and shred with a large fork.
Return the meat to the crock.
Stir well.
Serve on fresh soft rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1871.5, Fat 148.2, SaturatedFat 58.8, Cholesterol 397.4, Sodium 2079.9, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 96.3

CROCK POT TEX MEX CHICKEN

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I love crock pot recipes and this is one I have made over and over. I use the boneless chicken tenders, which are just the right size. Enjoy!

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (1/2 of 1-1/4-oz. pkg.)
2 tablespoons flour
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

Spray crock pot with cooking spray.
Place chicken with seasoning and flour in slow cooker.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese; cover with lid.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir well just before serving.
Top with the shredded cheese and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 1032.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 37

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