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
Orange Liquado Recipe
Orange Liquado
2 oranges, cut into eighths & juiced
1 cup water*
2 h&sful ice
2 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar
Put everything, including the orange peels & juice, into a blender & blend for 4 secs only
Immediately strain through a fine sieve into a glass
Drink while still foamy & cold
* Make with milk for a healthier drink
Greek Farmer’S Bread Recipe
Greek Farmer’s Bread
Source: Lior’s Kitchen Talk
16 ounces unbleached white flour
4 teaspoons instant yeast
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
Put the flour into a bowl
Make a well in the middle
Put the yeast and the sugar in the well
Pour water over
Mix slightly
Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes
Knead, adding the salt and oil, to a smooth elastic dough
Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes
Knead thoroughly and place on a baking sheet
Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes
Put into a cold oven and turn oven on to 375 degrees F
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown
Let cool 20 minutes before slicing