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If you’re looking for a use for those leftover carnitas, then look no further. This Carnitas Stew recipe can use fresh or left over carnitas without sacrificing an ounce of flavour. Cook it all up in a slow cooker or in a big pot and share with loved ones.

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins
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Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering, then add in the onion. Saute for three minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and chipotle pepper.

2

Saute for another two minutes, then add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, corn, beans, broth, spices, and carnitas meat. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Serve with optional: Chopped green onions or cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges...

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1

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering, then add in the onion. Saute for three minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and chipotle pepper.

2

Saute for another two minutes, then add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, corn, beans, broth, spices, and carnitas meat. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Serve with optional: Chopped green onions or cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges...

Carnitas Stew