Machaca Recipe

Step 1

Combine the ingredients for the marinade

Step 2

Cut the beef into 1/4 pound pieces and place in a Ziploc bag

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the beef, making sure all sides are coated

Step 4

Refrigerate overnight

Step 5

Before preparing, drain the meat and allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes

Step 6

Machaca Directions:Add vegetable oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat

Step 7

When the oil is hot, sear the pieces of meat on all sides, browning them in batches if necessary

Step 8

Remove beef and set aside

Step 9

If necessary, add a little oil to the pot

Step 10

Add onion, garlic, poblano chile, cumin, oregano, and dry mustard

Step 11

Cook until the onions and poblano chile are tender, about 3-5 minutes

Step 12

Add the tomatoes, beef broth, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, pepper, and salt

Step 13

Add the browned beef to the liquid and bring to boil

Step 14

Scrape the bottom of the pot with a spatula to remove the browned bits

Step 15

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, checking occasionally to see if you need to add any additional beef broth

Step 16

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