Carne Desmechada (Colombian Shredded Beef)
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4.9
26 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Colombian
Carne Desmechada (Colombian Shredded Beef)
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Carne Desmechada (Shredded Beef) is a staple in Colombian homes. It is a delicious, saucy dish that is packed with some many flavors such as onion, cumin, garlic, tomatoes and aromatic spices. This classic shredded beef dish is very easy to make and is great served over rice, patacones (fried plantains), or arepas. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas. This classic dish is very easy to make and packed with flavors. This is an dish that you can prepare ahead of time as it continues to get even more flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 lbs flank steak (or chuck)
- 2 onion quartered, medium
- 6 green onions
- 5 garlic whole, cloves
- 8 cups water (or enough to cover the meat plus 2 inches)
- 1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
Hagao Sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onion finely diced, medium
- 6 green onion (finely chopped)
- 5 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 4 tomato seeded and finely chopped, medium
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 packets Sazon Goya seasoning or Triguisar, Bijol or homemade seasoning blend below, approx. 1 tbsp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Homemade Seasoning Blend
- ½ teaspoon annatto this is mainly for color. Use paprika if you cannot find annato or achiote, or achiote, paprika or turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot add the water, meat, onion, garlic, green onions and beef bouillon if using. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Cook covered for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is cooked through and tender enough to be shredded.
- Remove the meat from the pot and set aside to cool. Reserve the beef broth to be used later.
- To prepare the hogao sauce, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the white onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until transparent.
- Add the green onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-8 minutes or until softened and broken down. Season with the cumin powder and Sazón Goya or homemade seasoning mix.
- Once the meat has cooled, shred with a fork or pull apart with your hands and add to the hogao sauce. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce.
- If there is not enough liquid in the pot to evenly coat the meat, add some of the reserved broth from cooking the meat.
- Simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add additional broth as needed until desired saucy consistency.
- Serve over rice or with arepas, patacones, or roasted plantains. Enjoy!
Notes
- Sazón Goya is a store bought seasoning blend found in the international isle of most grocery stores.
- Sazón Goya is a store bought seasoning blend found in the international isle of most grocery stores.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
923mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
934IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 934IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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