carnitas filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, cut into 4 wedges
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• place lamb, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomato in a saucepan. season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; add enough water to cover. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about two hours. cool and shred. use in tacos or tamales.