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  • Author: Erica
  • Published: May 1st, 2009
  • Comments: 6

SHREDDED MEAT (CARNE DESMECHADA)

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Cooking flank Steak this way is ideal when you want to prepare a dish ahead of time. Carne desmechada is another popular recipe in Colombia. Serve it with white rice or arepa.

INGREDIENTS
(4 Servings)

2 pounds flank steak
9 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cups hogao
1 teaspoon tomato paste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot, place the flank steak, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.

2. Measure 1 cup of the liquid used to cook the meat. Set aside.

3. Remove the beef from the pot, let it cool and shred with a fork or your hands.

4. In a saucepan, place the shredded beef, hogao, tomato paste and 1 cup of beef liquid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve hot over white rice or arepa.

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6 Responses to “SHREDDED MEAT (CARNE DESMECHADA)”


  1. 5 Star Foodie
    on May 1st, 2009
    @ 10:06 AM

    Shredded flank steak sounds excellent – this is a meal that everyone in a family would enjoy!


  2. ericriveracooks
    on May 1st, 2009
    @ 12:56 PM

    Everytime I come to your blog it takes me back to being a little kid. I love it.

    Eric


  3. Sapuche
    on May 1st, 2009
    @ 9:24 PM

    This looks great, especially with the flavorful red juices at the bottom of the pot. It reminds me of the pulled pork here in Hawaii, and I love how simple it is to make!


  4. Allison Lemons
    on May 2nd, 2009
    @ 1:51 AM

    I’m so happy I found your blog – and my Colombian husband will be too once I start trying out your recipes! He’ll be excited about this one especially – I don’t cook red meat that often but when I do he always requests flank steak. Thanks for the recipe – I can’t wait for future posts!


  5. stephanie
    on Jan 11th, 2010
    @ 12:32 PM

    my husband can’t wait for me to cook this dish for him tonight! thanks for the great recipe!


  6. recipes ca
    on Jan 31st, 2010
    @ 12:43 PM

    Hi, I applaud your blog for informing people, very interesting article, keep up it coming :)

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