Name: Taco Especial
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT8H5M0.000S
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 6-inch cubes; 4 1/2 cups soybean oil; 5 tablespoons California chile powder; 5 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder; 5 tablespoons paprika; 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf, broken into small pieces; 1 whole clove; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 5 tablespoons ground black pepper; 5 pounds top round roast, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 4 cups soybean oil; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 crushed bay leaf; 1 clove; 2 1/2 tablespoons salt; 3 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 cup broccoli florets, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 small carrot, finely diced; 1 small stalk celery, finely diced; 1 small yellow squash, finely diced; 1 small zucchini, finely diced; Soft white corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

For the carne adovada: Toss together pork, oil, chile powders, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper in a large pan. Let marinate for 5 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer pork to a large baking dish and cover with foil, then roast, 2 hours. Remove pork and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
For the carne asada: Toss together steak, oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper in a large bowl, then let marinate, refrigerated, for 5 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat a grill or saute pan on medium heat and cook steak, 2 1/2 minutes per side. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
For the vegetables: Combine broccoli, mushrooms, carrot, celery, squash and zucchini in a large bowl.
Combine a portion of chopped carne adovada, carne asada and fresh veggies in a saute pan and heat until hot. Serve immediately with soft white corn tortillas, topped with shredded cabbage, chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and 1 lime wedge. Repeat with 9 more portions.

Cook’s Note

Both the Carne Adovada and the Carne Asada could be served individually as a stand-alone main dish, adding your own side dish.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Lone Star Taqueria, Salt Lake City, UT

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