Machaca (Shredded Beef)
Machaca (Shredded Beef)
1 (2 lb) beef chuck roast
Water, to cover meat
1/2 onion, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes & green chiles
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
Flour tortillas
Simmer meat, onion & black pepper in water until very tender, about 2 hrs
Drain, & cool until meat is cool enough to h&le
Discard bone & fat; shred meat
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
Add onion & garlic; cook until onion is soft, 4-5 min
In a blender, puree Ro-Tel tomatoes (including liquid), tomato sauce, spices & salt
Add to meat
Simmer until meat absorbs most of sauce, 15-20 min
Serve with warm flour tortillas & sour cream, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato & salsa
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