Shredded Beef

Shredded beef is a delicious option for any day of the week. A typical Costa Rican dish, easy to prepare and full of flavor. Slowly cooked with onion, chives, and garlic, and served with rice, it is a comforting and traditional meal. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy it in your next meal.

To prepare the Shredded Beef, first place the meat in a pot with water along with the onion, chives, garlic, and salt.

Let it cook until it is tender.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, put the peppers with butter and pepper, cooking them on low heat.

Once the meat is ready, shred it and blend a portion of the broth with onion, chives, and garlic in a blender.

Then, place the mixture in a pot to reduce.

Finally, add the meat and peppers to the pot, adding broth if necessary.

Shredded Beef

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

Shredded Beef

1 kilogram of Beef (skirt steak)

1 White onion, chopped into pieces

200 grams of Chives

4 Garlic cloves

½ Yellow bell pepper, chopped

½ Red bell pepper, chopped

½ Green bell pepper, chopped

1 Sweet chili

20 grams of Butter

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by placing the meat in a pot with four cups of water, along with the onion, chives, garlic, and salt.

Step 2 : Let it cook until the meat is soft enough to shred.

Step 3 : Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook all the peppers with butter and pepper over low heat.

Step 4 : Once the meat is ready, shred it and blend a portion of the broth with onion, chives, and garlic in a blender.

Step 5 : Then, place the mixture in a low heat pot to reduce slightly.

Step 6 : Finally, add the meat and peppers to the pot, adjusting with broth if necessary to keep the meat juicy.

Step 7 : This cooking process will take around 30 minutes.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Place the meat in a pot with four cups of water, along with the onion, chives, garlic, and salt. Cook until the meat is tender enough to shred. Shredded Beef - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : In a skillet, cook the peppers with butter and pepper over low heat. Shredded Beef - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Shred the cooked meat and blend a portion of broth with onion, chives, and garlic in a blender, then mix it into the skillet over low heat. Shredded Beef - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Add the meat and peppers to the pot, adjusting with broth if needed, and cook for about 30 minutes until all flavors are combined. Shredded Beef - Preparation - Step 4

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