Machaca (Authentic Mexican Shredded Beef) Recipe

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Machaca (Authentic Mexican Shredded Beef)
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Directions:

  1. Place meat in large saucepan. Add water, peppercorns, 1/4 onion and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Cool meat in broth. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup broth. Mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt to make a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender. Cut chili into short strips. Add chili strips and tomatoes to cooked onion.
  3. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add meat, cumin and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook until meat is heated through. Stir in reserved broth. Taste and add salt if needed. Keep warm.
  4. NOTE: Can be served as a main dish or in tacos or other tortilla dishes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.23 Kcal (1303 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.71g 35%
Cholesterol 77.1mg 26%
Sodium 226.37mg 9%
Potassium 580.21mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.44g 2%
Sugars 3.1g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 22.61g 45%
Vitamin C 25.8mg 43%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 36.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.07 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 35%
Cholesterol 29mg 26%
Sodium 85.15mg 9%
Potassium 218.25mg 12%
Total Carbs 2.05g 2%
Sugars 1.17g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 5%
Protein 8.5g 45%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 43%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 13.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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