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Carne Asada Con Chile Verde

Tender beef simmered in homemade salsa verde with fresh tomatillos, chiles, and cilantro. A bold and zesty Mexican classic!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Carne Asada Con Chile Verde
  • 3 pounds beef butt cubed (with fat)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups Salsa Verde see recipe below
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 small cans green chiles minced
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
For the Salsa Verde
  • 12 tomatillos husks removed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 jalapeños stemmed
  • 1 serrano pepper stemmed
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Make the Salsa Verde
  1. Boil the Vegetables: In a saucepan, combine tomatillos, garlic, jalapeños, serrano pepper, and half of the chopped onion with 2 cups water. Boil until the tomatillos float to the top, about 30 minutes.
  2. Drain & Reserve Liquid: Strain out the vegetables, reserving the cooking liquid.
  3. Blend: In a food processor, blend the boiled vegetables with the remaining onion, cilantro, salt, and ¾ cup of the reserved liquid until smooth.
Sear the Beef
  1. Season & Sear: In a large skillet, combine cubed beef butt with salt, black pepper, lemon pepper, oregano, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides.
Combine with Chile Verde Sauce
  1. Add Sauce & Aromatics: Stir in the salsa verde, fresh cilantro, cumin, minced green chiles, and chopped onion.
  2. Simmer Briefly: Cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
Slow Cook Until Tender
  1. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for 3–3½ hours, until beef is fork-tender.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Serve the carne asada con chile verde hot with rice, warm tortillas, or alongside refried beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.