Venezuelan Shredded Beef

Step 1

Cut the meat into 4 pieces.

Step 2

Place beef broth in a large pot over medium-high heat. At first boil, add the meat and cook for 15 minutes. Taste the broth and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Cover and let it cook for about 2 - 3 hours, or until the meat is fully cooked and tender. As the meat cooks, check the broth levels and add more if needed (the broth should always cover meat).

Step 3

When the meat is tender and fully cooked, carefully removed it from the pot, place it on a plate, and let it cool. Reserve broth (about 3-4 cups).

Step 4

Once the meat is cool enough, sheared using two forks or your hands, remove and discard big pieces of fat, if any.

Step 5

Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Then add garlic and let it cook for 1 more minute.

Step 6

Stir in shredded beef and mix to combine well.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, combine tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, and reserved beef broth; mix well until everything is well combined. Add this mixture to the meat. Add the bay leaves, cover, and cook for 20 -25 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been consumed. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and/or pepper, if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains if desired.

Step 9

Cut the meat into 4 pieces. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste. Add beef to a slow cooker.

Step 10

Combine ½ cup beef broth, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, and dried oregano in a mixing bowl. Add mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 11

Add onion, peppers, garlic, and bay leaves. Mix to combine.

Step 12

Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Step 13

When the time is over, and the meat is tender, remove meat for the slow cooker. Once the meat is cool enough, sheared using two forks or your hands, remove and discard big pieces of fat, if any. and toss to coat with the juices

Step 14

Return shredded meat to the cooker and toss to coat with the sauce. Discard bay leaves.

Step 15

Serve hot with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains if desired.

Step 16

For pressure cooker instructions, check out my Instant Pot Venezuelan Shredded Beef recipe.