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Beef Carnitas

3 lb Beef chuck
1 (7 oz.) can chopped green chilies
2 tb Chili powder
1/2 ts Ground oregano
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1 lg Garlic clove, finely minced
Salt to taste

Place beef in a large piece of heavy duty foil. In a small bowl combine the green chilies, chili powder, oregano, cumin and minced garlic. Spread mixture over the top of the beef. Enclose completely in foil and seal securely. Place in ovenproof baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 3 1/2-4 hours. Use 2 forks to shred this deliciously moist and tender spiced beef. For each serving spoon meat into hot flour or corn tortilla. Garnish with guacamole and pico de gallo. Roll into cigar shape and enjoy.

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