Description
Quick beef Carnitas Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This simple recipe features tender beef seasoned with zesty citrus and a blend of spices, creating a delicious filling for warm tortillas. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings like diced avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro for an irresistible combination in every bite. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy these mouth-watering tacos that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds beef tenderloin (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Juice of 1 small lime
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, light brown sugar, dried oregano, ancho chili powder, ground cumin
- Flour tortillas (for serving)
- Fresh toppings: diced avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef: Add seasoned beef to the skillet with sugar and spices. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Citrus: Stir in orange juice and lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm in tortillas topped with avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 210g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg