
Meat
Machaca
Dried beef, shredded and sautéed with tomatoes, onion and chilli. A speciality of northern Mexico, it is served in tacos, burritos or with eggs at breakfast.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Marinade
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into large pieces, then cook it in salted water for 1 hour, until very tender.
- Drain the meat, let it cool, then shred it finely with a fork.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the shredded meat for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion, pepper and chilli, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, cumin, chilli powder and oregano.
- Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring, until the mixture is dry and fragrant.
- If you like, add the beaten eggs and scramble them in the pan, then serve with tortillas.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Use minced beef instead of the braising cut for a version ready in 20 minutes.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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