Spicy Shredded Beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet. brown beef cubes for 10 to 12 minutes. reduce the heat, add the garlic, salt and cumin. cook another 15 minutes.
• add the can of tomatoes and heat to a boil. reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. add water to the skillet as needed to keep the mixture from boiling dry.
• when cooked very tender, cool, then shred the meat using 2 forks. place back on heat and stir until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• if planning to freeze, cool before packing in freezer bags and placing in freezer.
• for soft burritos, top a warm flour tortilla with the meat mixture, salsa, and grated cheese.