Ingredients

  • 3 pounds flank steak
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 carrot, cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 tomato, cut in half
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large Spanish onion, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups lime juice
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • To a large pot, add steak, bay leaves, carrot, tomato, cumin, and oregano and cover with water.
  • Boil the meat until it becomes tender, then remove from the liquid, and shred the meat.
  • Into a very hot saute pan pour 1/8 cup olive oil, then add the meat, making sure to spread it out evenly.
  • Flip it over and cook until both sides become crispy.
  • In a separate pan, add the remaining oil and cook the onions until caramelized, then mix in the meat, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.