Salpicón De Res Central American Shredded Beef Salad Recipes

SALPICON DE RES RECIPE/ SHREDDED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
• 2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
• 3. Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning.Add the crumbled Cotija Cheese. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas,or Tostadas or some Lettuce,like a lettuce wrap
• 4. Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún). ---------------------------------------------------- Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like. Substitute lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.

SALPICóN DE RES (CENTRAL AMERICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)

Steps:

• Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
• Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.
• VARIATIONS:.
• Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún).
• Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños.
• Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like.
• Substitute sour orange juice or lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.