Carne Mechada with Garlic Yucca

Ingredients

• For the Carne Mechada (Shredded Beef):
• 5 lbs flank steak or chuck roast 🥩
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green) 🌶️
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• For the Garlic Yucca:
• 2 lbs yucca, peeled and chopped 🥔
• 3 tbsp butter 🧈
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Beef
2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. 3Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened.
4. 4Sear the flank steak on both sides until browned.
5. 5Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce, then add cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
6. 6Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded.
7. 72️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Yucca
8. 8Boil the yucca in salted water for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
9. 9Drain and remove the tough core from the center of the yucca.
10. 10In a pan, heat butter and olive oil, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
11. 11Toss the yucca with the garlic butter mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper.
12. 123️⃣ Shred the Beef & Serve
13. 13Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks.
14. 14Return the shredded beef to the sauce and mix well.
15. 15Serve the Carne Mechada over the Garlic Yucca, garnishing with fresh parsley.
16. 164️⃣ Enjoy!
17. 17Serve warm and enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!