SHREDDED BEEF IN GUAJILLO SAUCE

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Carne Deshebrada en salsa rio, Gourmet 2008, page 89. This is OK, but not great. I would appreciate suggestions and improvements from anyone who wants to give it a shot. TIA!

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 tacos, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs skirt steaks
1 white onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, black
3 allspice berries
1 clove, whole
3/4 lb tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 ounces guajillo bell peppers, dry
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, black
1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seed
3 allspice berries
1 clove, whole
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, large
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Ina a 5 to 6 quart pan, put all beef ingredients. Add water to cover and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Simmer 2 hours, skimming foam and adding water as needed.
  • Remove beef. Cool and shred.
  • Strain broth discard solids.
  • To make sauce:.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss tomatoes with 1 T oil and roasst on a 4-sided sheet pan about 10 minutes until softened and charred.
  • Remove stems and seeds from guajillos. Toast in a hot pan until pliable and odor is released. Place in small bowl. Cover with water.
  • Toast peppercorns, cumin, allspice and clove over medium heat, stirring constantly until a shade darker and fragrant. Transfer to blender.
  • Drain soaked chilis, puree in blender with spices, tomatoes, onion, garlic hot pepper flakes, 2 cups reserved broth and 1 tsp salt until smooth.
  • Heat remaining oil in cleaned pot over medium high heat until it shimmers. SLOWLY stir in sauce. It will spatter so be careful. Stir and heat 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded beef and 1 more cup broth. Cook over low heat until heated through.
  • Serve with warmed tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 135.5, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 46.6

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