Cuban-Style Shredded Beef
A blend of spices to create this tasty Latin American meal. Place over hot cooked rice to complete the dish.
Cook Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 15
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef Cross Rib Roast Boneless in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings, season with salt and black pepper.
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Step 2
Combine broth, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, garlic and bay leaves in medium bowl. Pour over roast; top with onions and bell pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 to 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
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Step 3
Remove roast from stockpot; reserve cooking liquid. Remove and discard bay leaves. Trim and discard excess fat from roast. Cut into 4 to 6 pieces; shred with 2 forks.
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Step 4
Return beef to reserved cooking liquid. Stir in lime juice. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, 4 to 7 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Serve over rice and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information
265 Calories
2g SAT FAT
32g PROTEIN
5.5 mg IRON
7.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 1/6 of recipe, using chuck shoulder: 265 Calories; 9 Calories from fat; 1g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 71 mg Cholesterol; 652 mg Sodium; 13 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.4 g Dietary Fiber; 32 g Protein; 5.5 mg Iron; 10.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.1 mg Zinc; 34.3 mcg Selenium; 126 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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