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Chili

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1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz. tomato purée
15 oz. tomatoes, diced
15 oz. kidney beans, canned, drained, or refried beans
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

optional: 1-2 Tbsp. brown sugar, and/or harissa

  • Brown beef and drain grease.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer or cook in slow-cooker for 8 hours.

Barbacoa

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2½ lb. chuck roast, cut into 2″ chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chiptoles in adobo sauce, chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, chopped
½ white onion, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 Tbsp. soy sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a large ziplock bag, toss to coat, and refrigerate overnight.

3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. ground cloves
½ cup beef broth or water

  • Combine with marinated meat in slow cooker.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours on low,or 3-4 hours on high.
  • Shred and serve.

Source: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/

Cuban Roast Pork

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4 lb. pork shoulder roast
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. coriander
3 Tbsp. lime juice
3 Tbsp. orange juice
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1½ tsp. vinegar

  • Grind spices into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
  • Cut several slits into the fatty side of the pork roast, and rub half the spice mixture into the slits.
  • Mix the rest of the spice mixture with the liquids, and pour over the pork roast in a large ziplock bag.
  • Chill 8 hours or overnight.
  • Bake at 375°F until internal temperature reaches 170°F.

Slow-cooker variant:

  • Cube pork roast and add to slow cooker with all ingredients, tossing to coat
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours