| Shredded beef is a great alternative to ground beef | | | | apart with a pair of forks or use a wooden spoon to |
| and you can use it in enchiladas, tacos, chimichangas | | | | break it up. You can add more seasonings at this point |
| or in your favorite Mexican food recipe. There are | | | | too, if you think the beef needs more flavor. |
| many variations to the classic shredded beef recipes | | | | Put the meat back in the pot, once you have shredded |
| and you can add your own seasonings and flavors to | | | | it, and combine it with the remaining liquid. You can also |
| this tasty food. | | | | cook the beef in the oven or in a crockpot. As soon |
| Beef cooked this way can be considered one of the | | | | as the meat fibers can be pulled apart, the beef is |
| traditional Mexican foods because it does feature in a | | | | done. |
| lot of Mexican recipes. It is also very easy to make | | | | Tips for Succulent Shredded Beef |
| and you can flavor it any way you want. | | | | If you are using a roast to make the beef, it is easiest |
| Pot roast, round roast, sirloin tip, corned beef brisket, | | | | to cut it across the grain before pulling it apart. You |
| and stewing beef are especially good for making beef | | | | can cut a large piece of beef into several smaller |
| this way, but you can use pretty much any cut. Trim | | | | pieces to shorten the cooking time. |
| off any visible fat from the meat before you begin. | | | | Braising is the cooking technique used to make beef |
| Shredded Beef Step by Step | | | | this way for many Mexican dishes and this simply |
| Put some lard or oil in an ovenproof pot on the stove, | | | | means that the meat is browned in lard or oil and then |
| and then heat it. Season the beef with salt, pepper and | | | | slow cooked in liquid in a covered pot. It is worth |
| your preferred spices, and then sear it all over in the | | | | making a lot of shredded beef at once, even if you do |
| hot oil. You might like to use cumin and chili powder, if | | | | not need so much for your Mexican recipes, because |
| you are making shredded beef for a Mexican recipe. | | | | it freezes well and you can simply thaw it for future |
| Dried oregano is good too. Add water, broth, wine, | | | | recipes. |
| soup or another liquid to the meat. You will need to | | | | When you have made your beef, simply warm some |
| add enough liquid so the beef floats. | | | | flour tortillas, then fill them with the beef, beans, rice, |
| You can also add sliced onions and garlic if you like. | | | | grated cheese and salsa for a simple Mexican meal, |
| Cover the pot and braise the beef until it is tender. | | | | or choose another of many authentic Mexican food |
| When you pull the meat and the fibers come apart, it is | | | | recipes with shredded beef. |
| ready to be removed from the liquid. Pull the meat | | | | |