Best 5 Salpicon Mexican Shredded Beef Salad Recipes

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**Salpicón: A Flavorful Mexican Shredded Beef Salad**

Salpicón is a delightful Mexican dish that combines tender shredded beef with a vibrant mix of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. This refreshing salad is a staple at Mexican gatherings and celebrations, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Our collection of salpicón recipes explores different variations of this classic dish, each showcasing unique ingredients and culinary techniques. From the traditional beef salpicón with its tangy dressing to modern interpretations featuring grilled shrimp or roasted vegetables, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a flavorful side dish to complement your main course, our salpicón recipes have you covered. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our selection of salpicón recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)



Shredded Beef Tostadas (Salpicon) image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 2-pound boneless beef brisket
1 large white onion, quartered
Kosher salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons dried crumbled Mexican oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seeded chopped cucumber (from 1/2 English or hothouse cucumber)
1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes (from 2 tomatoes)
1/2 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 radishes, finely chopped
12 corn tortillas
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.

SALPICON (SPICY MEXICAN BEEF SALAD)



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This hearty recipe is from The Border Cookbook by Cheryl and Bill Jamison. This is one of those "flexible" recipes. It serves a lot as a meal, and more as an appetizer. You can adjust the heat by reducing or eliminating the chipotles, or by substituting a milder chile. You can serve it warm, or cold. It's a great party recipe because you can partially prepare a few days before the event. You can prepare the meat in the crockpot, oven, BBQ, or pressure cooker, if you prefer. I've listed the stove top version.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Meat

Time 4h40m

Yield 24 appetizer servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 1/2-4 lbs fully trimmed beef brisket, section (flat cut)
1 large onion, chopped
8 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 canned chipotle chiles
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons reserved beef broth, from boiled brisket
1/3 cup chipotle chile in adobo
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 small roma tomatoes, diced
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, in small cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
radish, cut in roses for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare brisket: In a Dutch oven or a small stockpot, combine meat with onion, stock, bay leaves, garlic, chipotles, salt and peppercorns.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the meat is falling-apart tender.
  • Let cool 30 minutes in cooking liquid.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons cooking liquid for salad dressing and save remainder, refrigerated, for a Southweswtern soup or stew.
  • Pull meat apart into shreds.
  • (The dish can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated 1 or 2 days. Before proceeding, warm foil-wrapped meat in oven.) To make dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine reserved brisket liquid, chipotles, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, ketchup, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and purée.
  • To complete salad: In a bowl, mix brisket with about 3/4 of the dressing.
  • Transfer brisket to a serving platter or bowl and toss it lightly with tomatoes, avocados, onion, cheese and cilantro.
  • Drizzle additional dressing over top, enough to make the mixture moist.
  • Garnish with radish roses if desired.
  • Serve warm with fresh hot tortillas, or chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.6, Fat 62.1, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 131.9, Sodium 1319.2, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3, Protein 35.1

SALPICóN DE RES (CENTRAL AMERICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)



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Popular throughout Central America, salpicón is a refreshing salad that is great as a topping for tostadas or wrapped in fresh corn tortillas. It is especially easy to make in large quantities for parties and family gatherings. This version uses vinegar while the Mexican version tends to include lime juice. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -2 1/2 lbs beef flank steak or 2 -2 1/2 lbs skirt steaks
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chilies, chopped or minced
2 avocados, chopped
lime wedge (optional)
lettuce leaf, to put salad on (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
  • Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún).
  • Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like.
  • Substitute sour orange juice or lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.

SALPICON (MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)



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Salpicon is a slow-cooked tangy shredded Mexican meat salad with a delicious vinegar and lime vinaigrette, served with the freshest lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro and onion and garnished with avocado and radishes. Preparation time includes overnight cooling in refrigerator.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 lb) flank steak (or 1 lb. of beef brisket)
1 white onion, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons white vinegar (distilled)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tomatoes, cut in eighths
1/2 cup thinly sliced bermuda onion
1 head shredded romaine lettuce
6 thinly sliced radishes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 sliced avocados

Steps:

  • For the beef: place in large pan and cover with enough water to cover meat by 2 inches.
  • Add onion, salt, garlic, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to boil, skimming off any foam.
  • Reduce heat and add oregano.
  • Simmer uncovered about 1-1/2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Reserve cooking liquid.
  • Slice, then shred beef coarsely.
  • Return to refrigerator, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to meat to cover.
  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Combine tomatoes, Bermuda onion and 3 tbsp.
  • of vinaigrette.
  • Toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain beef and add shredded lettuce and cilantro to beef.
  • Mix in more vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among plates; surround with tomato mixture and garnish with avocado and radish slices.

SALPICON DE RES RECIPE/ SHREDDED BEEF SALAD



Salpicon de Res Recipe/ Shredded Beef Salad image

Popular throughout Central America & Mexico, Salpicón is a refreshing salad that is great as a topping for tostadas or wrapped in fresh corn tortillas. Easy to make in large quantities for parties and family gatherings.My Mom made this for me with my Tia Anita...I loved it,it was so good,yum !!!

Provided by marty olguin

Categories     Salads

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb beef flank or skirt steak
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c vinegar
1-2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper -- to taste
3-4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 serrano chiles, chopped or minced
3-4 avocados, chopped
1 whole queso cotija,it is crumbly/crumble by hand

Steps:

  • 1. Add the beef, onion and salt to a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Remove the meat and reserve the stock for soup or other recipes. Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • 2. Add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, sliced onion and chiles and toss together. Set a side for a few minutes to let the vegetables marinate.
  • 3. Gently toss the shredded beef and avocados with the marinated vegetables and adjust seasoning.Add the crumbled Cotija Cheese. Spread on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature with warm tortillas,or Tostadas or some Lettuce,like a lettuce wrap
  • 4. Salpicón can also be made with chicken (salpicón de pollo), seafood (salpicón de mariscos) or tuna (salpicón de atún). ---------------------------------------------------- Other possible additions: chopped lettuce, chopped cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapeños. Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco if you like. Substitute lime juice for the vinegar for a more tropical flavor.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or chuck roast are all good options for salpicon. These cuts are relatively inexpensive and have a good amount of flavor.
  • Shred the beef against the grain: This will help to make the beef more tender and easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Salpicon is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and avocado.
  • Don't overdress the salad: Salpicon is a simple dish, so it's important not to overdress it. A simple vinaigrette or salsa is all you need.
  • Serve salpicon immediately: Salpicon is best served immediately after it's made. The vegetables will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Salpicon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables, and it's also a healthy and flavorful option. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give salpicon a try!

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