Deshebrada Recipe
Shredded Beef in Green Sauce Burrito. Burrito de Carne Deshebrada en Chile Verde.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast, cover with water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove the beef and let it cool before shredding.
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- 3
Combine and Simmer
In the same pot used for the beef, add the shredded meat and the green sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Assemble the Burritos
Warm the tortillas in a skillet. Place a generous scoop of the shredded beef mixture onto each tortilla. Squeeze some lime juice over the filling, then fold the tortilla to form a burrito.
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Serve
Serve the burritos hot with your choice of toppings such as additional cilantro, lime wedges, or salsa.
