Beef Salpicon

Recipe By:
Barbie
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  • Total Time 480 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

A South American one dish meal served any time of the day and can be Best described best as a Cooked Beef Ceviche packed with flavor and a little heat.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds brisket
  • 2 onions, 1 halved, 1 chopped
  • 1 large carrot, quartered
  • 1 stalk celery, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 12-ounce can whole tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 4-ounce can chile chipotle, drained and chopped (reserve liquid)
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 large avocados, sliced length-wise
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Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  2. 2. Place brisket in heavy pot and cover with water.
  3. 3. Add halved onion, carrot, celery, garlic, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, canned tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Cover and cook in oven approximately 4 hours until very tender, Remove from liquid, cool slightly and shred thoroughly with a fork.
  5. 5. In large bowl, combine shredded beef, chopped onion, chopped tomato, remaining cilantro, chile chipotle, and liquid to taste, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  6. 6. Let cool in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  7. 7. Before serving, toss with cheese and turn into a decorative bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado.
  8. 8. Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas, pinto beans and guacamole or tossed green salad.
  9. 9. For spicier flavor, use more chile chipotle or pickled jalapenos or chopped or fresh green chile strips.