Shredded beef in tomato sauce, the base for tacos and burritos.
About this recipe
Shredded beef is a Mexican kitchen staple: beef slow-cooked until very tender, shredded into threads and stewed in a tomato and chilli sauce. Versatile as a filling for tacos, burritos, tortas or served with rice.
History & Origin
Shredded beef is a preservation and utilisation technique that became popular in northern Mexico, where cattle ranching is the main economic activity. The meat is slowly cooked with herbs and then shredded to create a versatile filling.
Estimated cost
£10.10
Total cost
£1.68
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
280
Calories
32g
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
2g
Fibre
580mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Cook the beef in salted water with half an onion, garlic, bay leaves and coriander for 1.5 hours on medium-low heat until it shreds easily. Reserve the broth.
- 2
Let the meat cool and shred into fine threads using two forks.
- 3
Roast the tomatoes and serrano chillies on a comal. Blend with a splash of water.
- 4
In a pan with hot oil, saute the diced onion until translucent. Add the sauce and fry for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the shredded beef to the sauce. Pour in half a cup of cooking broth and cook for 10 more minutes over medium heat.
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