SALPICON DE RES RECIPE/ SHREDDED BEEF SALAD

Salpicon de Res Recipe/ Shredded Beef Salad image

Provided by marty olguin

Categories Salads

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb beef flank or skirt steak
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c vinegar
1-2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper -- to taste
3-4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chiles, chopped or minced
3-4 avocados, chopped
1 whole queso cotija,it is crumbly/crumble by hand

Steps:

1. Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
3. Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning.Add the crumbled Cotija Cheese. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas,or Tostadas or some Lettuce,like a lettuce wrap
4. Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún). ---------------------------------------------------- Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like. Substitute lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.