Marinated Carnitas Fajitas | Easy 30 Minute Dinner Recipes
 
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This easy 30 minute Instant Pot dinner is something your family will request again and again!
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Onion, sliced into rings and cut in half
  • 1 cup sliced Mushrooms
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter (separated)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Corn Tortillas (we like the mini taco truck style ones!)
  • Optional toppings:
  • Green Onions, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Salsa, Lime Wedges
Instructions
  1. Slice up your veggies evenly.
  2. Turn Instant Pot on Sauté and allow inner pot to get hot.
  3. Add 1 tbsp butter to the Instant Pot and allow to melt.
  4. Add Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas to inner pot.
  5. Brown Carnitas on all sides (about 2 min per side) This adds lots of yummy flavor!
  6. While Carnitas are browning, warm up Cast Iron Skillet to medium high heat.
  7. Take out Carnitas and add 2 cups chicken broth & Instant Pot Steam rack
  8. Add Carnitas back into Instant Pot on top of the steam rack.
  9. Add ½ sliced onion and garlic cloves.
  10. Put on the Instant Pot Lid, turn on Manual for 18 minutes.
  11. Add 1 tbsp butter and onions to hot cast iron pan, cook for 2 minutes.
  12. Add Mushrooms & Bell Peppers to cast iron pan and sauté for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are lightly browned and softened.
  13. Add garlic powder, cumin, onion powder and salt & pepper to vegetables in cast iron pan.
  14. When Instant Pot beeps, move the float valve to venting and allow steam to escape.
  15. When pressure is released, remove lid and then Carnitas and chop into 1 inch pieces.
  16. Add Carnitas & sautéed vegetables to warmed tortilla, add toppings and enjoy!
Recipe by Kaylee Eylander DIY at https://www.kayleeeylander.com/DIY-tips/marinated-carnitas-fajitas-recipe/