Carne Mechada (Shredded Carne)

Ingredientes

• para the carne:
• 2 lbs flank steak o chuck roast
• 4 cups carne broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 cebolla, quartered
• 3 cloves ajo, whole
• 1 tsp sal
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• para the Sauce:
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 cebolla, finamente picado
• 0.5 red bell pepper, picado en cubos
• 3 cloves ajo, minced
• 1 tbsp tomate paste
• 0.5 cup tomate sauce
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 0.5 cup carne broth (reserved from cooking the carne)
• 0.5 tsp sal (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced (opcional)
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (para depth)
• 0.5 tsp sugar (to balance the flavors)

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ cocina the carne
2. 2In a grande pot, add flank steak, carne broth, bay leaf, cebolla, ajo, sal, y pepper.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce calienta y simmer para 2.5-3 hours, o until the carne is tender y easily shreds.
4. 4Remove the carne, shred con two forks, y reserva. Reserve ½ cup de the broth para the sauce. 🍲🔥
5. 52️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
6. 6In a grande sartén, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio.
7. 7saltea cebolla, bell pepper, y ajo until soft y fragrant. 🧄🌿
8. 83️⃣ Build the Flavor
9. 9Stir in tomate paste, tomate sauce, cumin, paprika ahumada, oregano, y carne broth.
10. 10Simmer para 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. 🍅🌶️
11. 114️⃣ Combine & Simmer
12. 12Add the shredded carne to the sauce, mixing well.
13. 13Stir in olives, red wine vinegar, y sugar.
14. 14Let simmer para 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen. 🍷🔥
15. 155️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
16. 16Plate the Carne Mechada con white rice, arepas, o warm tortillas.
17. 17termina con fresco cilantro y sirve hot! 🍛🌿