Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)
Description
These tostadas de salpicon are made with shredded beef that is cooked in a savory broth with tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and serrano chiles.
Ingredients
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1 pound beef chuck roast
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2 cups beef broth
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4 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 large bay leaves
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2 serrano chile peppers
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2 medium limes, juiced
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup refried beans, warmed
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8 fried tortillas
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1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup sour cream, or to taste
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1/2 cup salsa, or to taste
Directions
1
Combine chuck roast, broth, tomatoes, onion, bay leaves, serrano chiles, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large pot pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
2
Remove roast from pot and shred meat with 2 forks.
3
To assemble tostadas, spread a layer of refried beans on tortillas, layer shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and salsa.