Best Shredded Marinated Flank Steak Carne Desmechada Recipes

SHREDDED MARINATED FLANK STEAK (CARNE DESMECHADA)

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.

SLOW COOKED MEXICAN STYLE SHREDDED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Layer the sliced flank steak in a slow cooker, chop the onion and add to the cooker.
• Next add your seasonings and cover with the water or stock. Cook on low for 9hrs.
• 2hrs before the meat is cooked, in a skillet add the tablespoon of oil and gently fry the green pepper strips.
• When partially cooked add the strips to the slow cooker.
• Take 2 forks and shred meat in the cooker, reserving the stock to use as a sauce for baked enchiladas, taco's, burritos, etc.

CARNE DESMECHADA (SHREDDED FLANK STEAK)

Steps:

• Boil flank steak, potato, and salt in a covered pot till steak is fully cooked.
• When done, drain and shred the steak (I do this by hand).
• Preheat oil in a large skillet over med heat.
• When oil is heated, place all ingredients (except ketchup) in oil and sauté until the onion is translucent.
• If desired, stir in a little ketchup to give it a little kick.
• Serve with hot rice.

CARNE DESMECHADA (COLOMBIAN SHREDDED BEEF)

Steps:

• In a large pot add the water, meat, onion, garlic, green onions and beef bouillon if using. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Cook covered for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is cooked through and tender enough to be shredded.
• Remove the meat from the pot and set aside to cool. Reserve the beef broth to be used later.
• To prepare the hogao sauce, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the white onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until transparent.
• Add the green onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-8 minutes or until softened and broken down. Season with the cumin powder and Sazón Goya or homemade seasoning mix.
• Once the meat has cooled, shred with a fork or pull apart with your hands and add to the hogao sauce. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce.
• If there is not enough liquid in the pot to evenly coat the meat, add some of the reserved broth from cooking the meat.
• Simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 5-10 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add additional broth as needed until desired saucy consistency.
• Serve over rice or with arepas, patacones, or roasted plantains. Enjoy!

AUTHENTIC CARNE ASADA + STREET TACOS

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl or casserole dish, combine the marinade ingredients: lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Place Flank Steak into the marinade and turn several times to coat.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and preferably overnight. Turn the steak once while marinating.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place marinated steak onto the hot grill and cook 3-5 minutes per side, flipping once or until the steak has reached the desired doneness (145˚F for medium-rare and 160˚F for medium doneness).
• Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and rest 5-10 minutes then thinly slice against the grain.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except steak in a sealable plastic bag. Place steak in the bag and close, squeezing out as much air as possible.
• Let set in the refrigerator for 3 hours or up to overnight.
• Grill to desired doneness and slice thinly on the bias.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together first 5 ingredients, making a marinade.
• Score steak on both sides; place in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup of the marinade and cover dish/seal bag. (Keep the rest of the marinade separate as you will use that for the peppers/onions tomorrow).
• Refrigerate overnight to marinate; drain and discard marinade.
• Preheat broiler. Place stead on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 8-10 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• In the meanwhile, saute peppers and onions in the remaining marinade in a skillet until crisp-tender.
• With knife slanted, cut steak across the grain into think slices. Serve topped with veggie mixture.

SHREDDED STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place meat in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add onions and celery. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, paprika, chili powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over meat. , Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours. Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker and heat through. Serve on rolls.

CHIPOTLE-MARINATED BEEF FLANK STEAK (OR TOP ROUND STEAK)

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight.
• Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade and salt to taste. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill flank steak, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness (top round steak 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness; do not overcook), turning occasionally. Carve steak across the grain into thin slices.