Ingredients

  • Part 1 (The Shredded Beef)
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (dried)
  • 2 tablespoons oregano leaves (dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves (halved)
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • Part 2 (The Seasoning)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup beef broth (from Part 1)
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 dashes pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Part 1:.
  • Place all ingredients from part 1 into a stockpot that has a lid and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is nice and tender.
  • When tender, remove the meat to a cutting board and shred the meat with either your fingers or 2 forks. DO NOT THROW AWAY COOKING WATER.
  • Part 2:.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the garlic.
  • Add the shredded beef and 1 cup of strained cooking broth (can stretch with water if needed).
  • Heat to a simmer and add the cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Add pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as filling for burritos or tacos, with your favorite additions.