Carne Seca Plate Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

Carne Seca served with Red Chile

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Ingredients

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1
Soak the Carne Seca
Place the dried beef in a large bowl and cover it with water. Let it soak for at least 8 hours or overnight to rehydrate.
2
Cook the Carne Seca
After soaking, drain and rinse the carne seca. Place it in a pot and cover it with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until it is tender.

3
Prepare the Chile Peppers
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried red chiles. Place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for a few minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
4
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic, onion, salt, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
5
Cook the Sauce
Transfer the blended sauce to a saucepan and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6
Combine and Serve
Once the carne seca is tender, shred it and mix it with the red chile sauce. Serve hot on a plate with optional garnishes of fresh cilantro and lime wedges.