Name: Beef Shoulder Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 batch Smoked Beef Shoulder (or leftovers); 1 can of corn or 3-4 grilled corn cobs (kernels cut off); 2 avocados; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 5-10 tortillas of choice; 2 limes (sliced into wedges); barbecue sauce of choice; Optional: Homemade coleslaw

Beef Shoulder Carnitas

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Enjoy delicious beef Shoulder Carnitas made from smoked beef shoulder! Perfect for tacos—try this easy recipe today!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 5 tacos 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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1 batch Smoked Beef Shoulder (or leftovers)
1 can of corn or 3-4 grilled corn cobs (kernels cut off)
2 avocados
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
5–10 tortillas of choice
2 limes (sliced into wedges)
barbecue sauce of choice
Optional: Homemade coleslaw

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F.
Shred the smoked beef shoulder and spread it on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 5-10 minutes until crispy, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.
Assemble tacos by placing the crispy meat in warm tortillas and topping with corn, avocado slices, cilantro, barbecue sauce, and lime juice.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 taco (100g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Find it online: https://simplyhomecooking.com/beef-shoulder-carnitas/