Flank Steak Carnitas

Flank Steak Carnitas

Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

For the Spice Rub

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For Serving

  • Tortillas, or save the carbs and do without
  • Avocado slices
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa
  • Lime

Instructions

  1. Mix together all spices in a small bowl. Rub the spices all over your flank steak. Then, put steak in the crock pot.
  2. Cover the steak with the chopped onions, bell peppers and jalapeno pepper. Turn heat on LOW and cook for 8 hours.
  3. After 8 hours, remove meat from crock pot and shred with a fork. It should be really easy to shred.
  4. To serve, heat your corn tortillas in a skillet on the stove. Spoon some carnitas on a tortilla then top with salsa, avocado, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.