Dried beef
Dried beef is a traditional food in Mexico, preserved by sun or air drying. Its intense flavour and firm texture make it ideal for stews, tacos, and as a snack. It is an ingredient that represents the culinary heritage of the country.
Estimated retail price
~£9.00 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Dried beef, part of the meats section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 9 recipes in our collection, including Courgette Flower Soup, Mexican Shredded Beef and Pineapple and Mint Agua Fresca. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Dried beef
Sopas Y CaldosCourgette Flower Soup
StewsMexican Shredded Beef
DrinksPineapple and Mint Agua Fresca
MeatsBeef Fajitas
StewsAporreado de Carne Seca (Michoacán-Style Pounded Dried Beef with Eggs)
TamalesCondoches (Sweet Fresh Corn Tamales)
BreakfastMachaca with Eggs
Street FoodOaxacan Tlayudas
StewsAporreado (Battered Dried Beef with Egg)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Dried beef?
Dried beef is used in 9 recipes in our collection, such as Courgette Flower Soup and Mexican Shredded Beef. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Dried beef in the UK?
You can buy Dried beef online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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