This is the recipe you need to have when you have no idea what to cook and this is why; It is easy to make, delicious, affordable, and also versatile. This Deshebrada is a life saver. Deshebrada (literally means, shredded beef) is great for tacos, tostadas, burritos or simply with a side of rice and beans. It is great to make ahead and also freezes well. A true keeper!
What do you need to make Carne Deshebrada
Chuck roast or skirt steak
Onions
Garlic cloves
Bell peppers
Red wine vinegar
Tomato paste
Beef broth
Cumin
Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Fresh jalapeños. These are just for flavor, they wont add any heat to the meat
Helpful Tips and Tricks
I usually cook the chuck roast whole but if you want to cut down the cooking time you can cut it into small pieces.
The bell peppers are going to cook down so much that they will disappear. I do this so my kids won’t find them but if you like a not so tender pepper, you can add them 20 minutes before the meat is done.
I like to add the jalapeños whole just to give the meat more flavor, but it is totally optional. As long as they don’t burst while cooking, the meat won’t get any heat from the peppers.
Ingredients
- 2-3lb chuck roast or skirt steak
- 1-2 teaspoons cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, whole (optiona)
- tortilas and rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Season the meat liberally with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Place a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven on medium high heat. Add the oil.
- Brown the piece of meat on all sides. Transfer to a place.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the vinegar and scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the beef stock, and return the meat to the pot.
- Add oregano, onion, sliced peppers and whole jalapeno peppers.
- Cover and cook in the preheat oven until the meat is tender 2-3 hours.
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice and beans.
