Carnitas

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried pinto bean (soaked)
• 3 lbs lamb roast
• 7 cups water
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 ounces green chili peppers, chopped (one can)

Recipe

• 1 put all ingredients in a dutch oven. cover and simmer about 5 hours, or until the roast falls apart and the beans are done. uncover and cook about 1/2 hour until the desired thickness is achieved. remove lamb and shred.
• 2 i used some of the leftover cooking water to make rice to go with the meal. i've also used the leftover cooking water as a base for bean soup. smashed some of the beans and added some whole to the water. added more garlic, onions, grated carrots and macaroni. made a great soup.