FIREHOUSE MACHACA TACO FILLING

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My husband and his fellow firefighters swear by this recipe for machaca (shredded beef.) Excellent meat stuffing for tacos.

Provided by JILL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 quarts water
3 pounds beef chuck
1 small onion, quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup green salsa
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine, water, beef and quartered onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Strain and reserve broth. Shred meat with 2 forks; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chopped onion and bell pepper until tender. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved broth, shredded beef, salsa, cilantro and jalapenos. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

arian aljija
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect consistency.


Nkele Pilane
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These tacos were amazing! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Al Helal
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these tacos were still really good. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Golden Jah
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These tacos were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Betty Jackson
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Jimmy Harerimana
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Qais Rana
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll probably tone down the spice next time I make them.


Dipesh Rana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy.


Owen Mangena
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect consistency.


Mahmoud Alaraby
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These tacos were amazing! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Aferonkhai Emmanuel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra veggies to the filling, like bell peppers and onions.


Caabdla Kaarama
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Firehouse machaca tacos were a hit! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. We'll definitely be making this again!