SHREDDED MARINATED FLANK STEAK (CARNE DESMECHADA)

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A recipe from Colombia. Flank steak is used because it is more flavorful than some other cuts of beef. Times do not include overnight marinating time.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Steak

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 lbs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs flank steaks, trimmed of fat
4 small tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine half of the chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the chopped onions, 1/2 tsp minced garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Rub over flank steak and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Place the marinated flank steak in a dutch oven and cover with water. Cook until tender about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from dutch oven and let cool down. Shred meat by hand or with two forks.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, remaining tomato, garlic and salt. Add shredded meat and stir fry about 10 minutes until heated through.

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