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Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

Sarah Caron
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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In this simple Slow-Cooker Carne Asada recipe, rump roast is slow-cooked to tender perfection and seasoned with sweet onion, garlic and spices for an ultra-flavorful, must-make side that pairs perfectly with any of your favorite Mexican flavors. Add your easy Slow-Cooker Carne Asada to some tasty street tacos, savory burrito bowls or cheesy nachos—the options are endless!

Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 8 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sweet onion (Maui or Walla Walla), cut into chunks
  • 1 beef rump roast (2 lb)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small bowl, beat lime juice, oil, vinegar, cumin, paprika, chili powder, red pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4- to 6-quart oval slow cooker, arrange onion chunks. Place beef over onion. Pour lime juice mixture over beef. Using pastry brush, brush beef with any remaining mixture from bowl. Sprinkle garlic over top.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Step 
    4
    Remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Using 2 forks, shred beef. Return beef to slow cooker; stir well to mix beef with sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

220 Calories
11g Total Fat
28g Protein
3g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
75mg
3%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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