Crockpot Carne Asada

By gnikylime

Modified slightly from http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/loaded-crockpot-carne-asada-tacos/

Ingredients

• 2 pounds [1 kg] carne asada meat or flank steak
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon [1 Teelöffel] smoked paprika or chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon [1 Teelöffel] cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon [1/2 Teelöffel] chili powder
• a good pinch of salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons [2 Esslöffel] olive oil
• 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 orange, juiced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/2 cup [22 g.] fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup [60 mL] mexican beer (I used Negra Modelo)

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 285mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the steak in the slowcooker. Add the garlic, half of the chopped onion, the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Use your hand to massage the seasoning into the steak for about 3-5 minutes.
2. Heat a large heavy bottom skillet over high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the meat on both sides. Once the meat has been seared on both sides return it to the bowl of your crockpot. To the crockpot add the remaining, onion, diced jalapeño, orange, limes, cilantro and beer, toss well. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. 3. Remove the meat and place it on a cutting board. Let rest 15 minutes and then shred the meat with two forks. Keep warm.