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Machaca

Beef Machaca (Shredded Dried Beef)

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Machaca is simply a shredded version of dried beef with a proper seasoning. It´s delicious! 
4.91 from 99 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb boneless beef
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • salt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 California chili pepper or 1 poblano chili roasted and peeled (alternatively use 1 canned whole green chili)
  • 1/2 lb small tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add water into a large saucepan, and place in the meat, the peppercorns, salt and a quarter of a medium onion and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat, cover and simmer for approximately 1 ½ hours or until the meat becomes very tender.
  • Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Drain the meat, reserving 1/3 cup of the broth.
  • Crush the garlic into a cup and stir vigorously with 1/4 teaspoon of salt until it thickens into a paste.
  • Heat some cooking oil in a large skillet and add in the chopped onion and garlic paste and cook until the onion has softened and become translucent.
  • Slice the chili intro short strips and add them along with the tomatoes into the pan. Sauté everything for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked meat, cumin and some freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Continue cooking until the meat is hot throughout then stir in the reserved broth and season with more salt if necessary.
  • Serve warm as a main dish or tacos or other tortilla dishes.

Enjoy!

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