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Cuban Shredded Beef

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2 lb. boneless beef chuck.

3 garlic cloves, minced;

1 onion, thinly sliced;

½ tsp. ground cumin;

2 tbsp. fresh orange juice;

½ tsp. lime zest;

1 tbsp. lime juice;

1 cup beef stock;

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Cooking fat;

Lime wedges, for serving;

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  1.   Season the beef all over with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

  2.   Place the beef in a slow cooker with the stock and cook 6 to 8 hours on low.

  3.   When the beef is cooked, break it apart gently with a fork and set aside.

  4.   In a large skillet placed over a medium-high heat, melt the cooking fat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion is golden and soft (about 5 minutes).

  5.   Add the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 4 minutes.

  6.   Add the cumin, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, and season again with salt and pepper to taste. Give everything a good stir.

  7.   Serve warm with lime wedges.

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