Shredded beef
Machaca de res is dehydrated and shredded beef, popular in northern Mexico. It is used in various dishes such as tacos and burritos, providing a smoky and salty flavour. This ingredient reflects the tradition of Mexican cuisine.
Estimated retail price
~£9.99 / 250g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Shredded beef, part of the meats section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 8 recipes in our collection, including Caldillo de Machaca (Dried Shredded Beef Broth), Northern-Style Machaca Beef Tacos and Machaca and Egg Burrito. 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 Shredded beef
Sopas Y CaldosCaldillo de Machaca (Dried Shredded Beef Broth)
TacosNorthern-Style Machaca Beef Tacos
TacosMachaca and Egg Burrito
Sopas Y CaldosChacales de Chihuahua
BreakfastMachaca Chimichangas
BreakfastMachaca a la Mexicana (Northern Mexican Dried Beef)
Street FoodBurros de Machaca (Sonoran Dried Beef Burritos)
BreakfastMachaca with Poblano Chilli Strips Sonoran Breakfast
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Shredded beef?
Shredded beef is used in 8 recipes in our collection, such as Caldillo de Machaca (Dried Shredded Beef Broth) and Northern-Style Machaca Beef Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Shredded beef in the UK?
You can buy Shredded beef online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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