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;
Lime wedges, for serving;
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Season the beef all over with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
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Place the beef in a slow cooker with the stock and cook 6 to 8 hours on low.
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When the beef is cooked, break it apart gently with a fork and set aside.
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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).
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Add the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 4 minutes.
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Add the cumin, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, and season again with salt and pepper to taste. Give everything a good stir.
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Serve warm with lime wedges.