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Mexican · Side

Carne Deshebrada (Shredded Beef Filling)

Boiled beef pulled into fine shreds, then fried with tomato, onion and serrano until glossy and nearly dry. A punchy, make-ahead filling for molotes, tacos and tostadas.

  • YieldMakes 1 well-packed cup; fills 12 molotes with a little left for a few tacos
  • Hands-on16 min
  • Total18 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsplard or safflower oil, melted
  • 2 tbspwhite onion, finely chopped
  • 3serrano chiles, finely chopped; use more or fewer to taste
  • 115 gripe tomatoes, finely chopped, skin on (about 3/4 cup)
  • 150 gcooked beef, shredded (as prepared for salpicón de res), about 1 well-packed cup
  • to tastesea salt

Diet

  • Keto
  • Paleo
  • Whole30

Contains

  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • All mammal meat (alpha-gal)
  • Beef and veal
  • Pork

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • Under 30 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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