Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTestal Mexican KitchenDeshebrada Recipe

Deshebrada Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

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. 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.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Green Sauce

    In a blender, combine the green chilies, onion, garlic, cilantro, and beef broth. Blend until smooth.

  3. 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. 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.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the burritos hot with your choice of toppings such as additional cilantro, lime wedges, or salsa.

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