Carne
Mechada (Shredded Meat)
4 C. water
3/4 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs. flank steak
2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. olive oil
1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 C. onions (minced)
1/2 tsp. Cumin
3 cloves garlic
2 tbs. ketchup
1 C. minced red peppers
2 1/2 C. pear tomatoes
1 shallot minced (peeled & minced)
Put flank steak and water in large covered cast iron pot
and boil for 2 hours. Set meat aside, let cool. Reserve broth.
When meat is cool, shred in thin strips and set aside. In the
same iron pot heat oil, onions and garlic and fry until golden
in color. Add red peppers, shallots and fry for another
minute. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper,
cumin and cook for about 5 minutes. Add ketchup and mix. Add
shredded meat and broth and bring to boil, mix constantly
until all liquid has evaporated
Recipe submitted by Dee