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5) Homemade Guajillo Steak Carnitas

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs skirt or flank steak trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 dried guajillo chilies stems and seeds removed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Toast guajillos in a dry skillet 30–60 seconds until fragrant, then soak in hot water 15 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked chilies, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 cup broth until smooth.
  3. Season steak with 1 tsp salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and brown steak in batches.
  4. Return all steak to skillet, pour sauce and remaining broth over meat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove lid, increase heat, and cook 5–8 minutes to reduce sauce and crisp edges. Adjust salt.