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Machaca Burrito

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Course main dishes
Cuisine southwestern
Servings 12
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño chili pepper finely minced (seeds and ribs removed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds skirt steak trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces

For The Machaca

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion roughly chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 serrano or jalapeño chili peppers chopped (optional, seeds and ribs removed)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces) with juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches each)

Instructions
 

  • In a large resealable bag, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, lime juice, minced garlic, minced chiles, salt, and pepper. Shake to mix.
  • Add skirt steak to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
    Marinated beef for cooking or grilling with spices and fresh ingredients ready to use.
  • Bring steak to room temperature. Remove from marinade, pat dry, and discard marinade.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear steak on all sides. Set aside.
    Sliced beef being cooked in a black frying pan on a white marble surface.
  • In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and optional chiles for 5 minutes.
    Colorful chopped vegetables cooking in a wok for healthy Asian stir-fry.
  • Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Return steak to pan, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2 hours until tender.
    Savory beef stew cooking in a black skillet with vegetables on a white surface.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the remaining liquid in the pan until thickened.
  • Shred steak and return to the pan to reheat.
    Savory shredded beef with peppers in a skillet, ready for Mexican or comfort food recipes.
  • Warm tortillas and fill with steak mixture. Serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 477mgFiber: 2g
Keyword machaca burritos, skirt steak
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