Carne Machaca

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 4

Delicious and Authentic Carne Machaca Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hrs 20 min

Ready In

2 hrs 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 large texas yellow onion , chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
	1/2 cup rotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies , juice drained
	1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
	1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
	1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
	1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
	2 lbs top round beef ( cut into 4 or 5 large pieces )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

376

Sugar

Fat

24g

Carne Machaca is a traditional Mexican dish that is popular throughout the country. The dish is made by slow-cooking beef until it is tender, and then shredding it into small pieces. The beef is then cooked with a mixture of spices, including cumin, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce, which give the dish its unique flavor. Carne Machaca can be served in a variety of ways, including with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, and guacamole. It is a hearty, satisfying dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, add the beef pieces and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
2.	Remove the beef from the pot and use a fork to shred the meat.
3.	In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of oil and add the chopped onion. Cook the onion until golden brown.
4.	Add the shredded beef, Rotel tomatoes, crushed red chili pepper flakes, Tabasco sauce, black pepper, and cumin. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes or until the beef is well coated with the spices.
5.	Add the canned diced tomatoes with juice and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6.	Serve hot with flour tortillas, shredded cheese, and guacamole.

PROS

Carne Machaca is a delicious, authentic Mexican dish that is easy to prepare.

It is high in protein, making it a great option for anyone looking to increase their protein intake.

It is also a versatile dish that can be served at any time of day.

CONS

Carne Machaca is a relatively high-calorie dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It may also be high in sodium, depending on the brand of canned tomatoes used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carne Machaca is high in protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
It is also a good source of iron, which is important for healthy blood and immunity.
Cumin has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.