FIREHOUSE MACHACA TACO FILLING

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My husband and his fellow firefighters swear by this recipe for machaca (shredded beef.) Excellent meat stuffing for tacos.

Provided by JILL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 quarts water
3 pounds beef chuck
1 small onion, quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup green salsa
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine, water, beef and quartered onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Strain and reserve broth. Shred meat with 2 forks; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chopped onion and bell pepper until tender. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved broth, shredded beef, salsa, cilantro and jalapenos. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

Raja Jssaj
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This recipe was a disappointment. The machaca was dry and tough, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I must have done something wrong. I will not be making this again.


Deroyale African Cuisine
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Not bad! I thought the Firehouse Machaca Taco Filling was a bit too salty for my taste, but my husband loved it. The texture was good and the flavor was well-balanced, but I think I would prefer a less salty version next time.


Zahir Zaadran
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This was a fun recipe to try. I had never heard of machaca before, but I was intrigued by the combination of spices and peppers. The filling turned out great and I really enjoyed the smoky flavor. I served it with all the traditional taco toppings an


Yared Welday
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I've never tried machaca before, but this recipe made me a fan! The flavors were amazing and the filling was so versatile. I used it in tacos, burritos, and even quesadillas. It was a hit with my family and friends. I'll definitely be making this aga


Ashik Howlader
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5/5 stars! This recipe is a keeper! I love the smoky flavor of the machaca and the chipotle peppers add just the right amount of heat. I served it with homemade tortillas and all the fixings. It was a huge hit with my guests. I will definitely be mak


md Y
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Delicious and easy to make! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I also added some chopped cilantro and avocado to the filling. My family loved it and we will definitely be making this again.


Athar Shahzad
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The Firehouse Machaca Taco Filling was an interesting twist on a classic dish. I found the combination of machaca and chipotle peppers to be a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband really enjoyed it. The texture was good and the flavor was well-


kirbertos._
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Meh.


RANA FURQAN 46
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A+! This dish was a huge success at my last party. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the machaca, and the filling was so versatile that it could be used in tacos, burritos, or even as a di


Marisol Salas
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This Firehouse Machaca Taco Filling was an absolute delight! The flavors were bold and smoky, with just the right amount of heat. The beef was tender and juicy, and the combination of spices and peppers gave it a wonderful depth of flavor. I served i