Best 7 Salpicon Spicy Mexican Beef Salad Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary landscape of Mexico, salpicón stands out as a delightful and refreshing beef salad that tantalizes the taste buds with its spicy and tangy flavors. This traditional dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender shredded beef, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that awakens the senses. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating a delicious salpicón. From selecting the perfect cut of beef to mastering the art of marinating and cooking, we'll take you on a culinary journey to create an authentic Mexican salpicón that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Along the way, we'll also explore variations of this versatile dish, including a seafood salpicón and a vegetarian salpicón, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the vibrant flavors of salpicón. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)



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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

MEXICAN ROAST BEEF SALAD (SALPICON)



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You can use leftover roast beef or steak in this main dish salad! Adapted from Woman's Day magazine (May, 2005) You may use the dressing posted here, or your own! I like this with balsamic dressing, but I pour the dressing posted here first, then the balsamic on top.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
12 ounces sliced deli roast beef, cut in strips
2 small cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, sliced
1 Hass avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup jicama, peeled, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced in thin slivers
toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish

Steps:

  • For the dressing:.
  • Place dressing ingredients into a large bowl. Whisk to blend. Set aside.
  • For the salad:.
  • Place salad ingredients in a bow. Toss to mix and coat. Mound the salad on a platter; pour over dressing and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds to garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 3340.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 44.3

SALPICON



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This composed salad of beef and purple potatoes originated in Santiago, Chile, where it's often served as a quick lunch. The dressing is a tangy, spicy mix, a good match against all the different textures. Some purple potatoes turn steely gray when cooked, but the color change won't affect the taste of this hearty salad. I got this recipe off of the msnbc web site. I have not tried it but it does look very good so I thought that I would share it with you all.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb hanger steak, trimmed of any excess fat
2 lbs purple potatoes, such as purple peruvians or all blues,scrubbed
3/4 cup white corn kernels (about 1 large ear) or 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large avocado, peeled,pitted,and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the garlic, chili powder, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, the cumin, and salt until well combined.
  • Massage this mixture into both sides of the hanger steak.
  • Cover and refrigerate the meat for at least 2 hours, but no more than 6 hours.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and cool, then cut into quarters, or 2-inch chunks, whichever is smaller.
  • Position the broiler rack 4 inches from the heat and preheat the broiler.
  • Place the hanger steak on a large lipped baking sheet.
  • Broil, turning once, about 3 minutes each side for medium.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Cut it in half, then slice each piece into thin strips against the grain, cutting in long strokes with the knife at a 45-degree angle to the cutting board.
  • Place the sliced steak, potatoes, corn, avocado, radishes, and scallions in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 628.9, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 3.9, Protein 7.4

SALPICON - MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD



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This is my recipe for Salpicon. Traditionally it is served on top of tostadas. This is great recipe for get-togethers as it feed a very large crowd. The more you let it sit, once it is finished; the better it tastes. Enjoy! NOTE: The measurements for the olive oil, vinegar, olives and oregano are approximations. I always eyeball. Sorry! Just adjust as you go along. Also, for the chiles use as many as you like. If you like things mild, use 1 or 2. If you like it spicy use 4 or 5; which is what I use most of the time. Make sure the chiles are the pickled kind not fresh, it won't work with fresh chiles.

Provided by Cooking Queen

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT8h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs beef flank steak or 3 lbs skirt steaks
1 whole onion, cut in half
2 peeled garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon salt
8 cups water
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 -5 canned serrano peppers or 1 -5 jalapeno chile, diced
1 cup of sliced greed olive
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons dry oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • SHREDDED BEEF:.
  • Add the beef, onion, garlic, bay leaf 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 uses.
  • Shred the meat with your fingers when it is cool enough to handle.
  • SALPICON:.
  • Place shredded beef in a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, green olives, and chiles.
  • Drizzel with olive oil, white vinegar and toss to incoporate all ingredients. Add oregano and salt and pepper toss again.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. If it's too dry add a little more oil and vinegar, a little at a time.
  • You can serve immediately or let sit for a 30 minutes. Serve with tostadas and bottled hot sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.9, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 183.7, Sodium 1471.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 64.5

SPICY MEXICAN SALAD



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Spicy and not to mention healthy salad with corn and black beans that has no oil in it. I grilled corn on the cob and sliced the corn off the cob and used it instead of canned but canned can be used. I serve it with grilled chicken and a slab of cornbread. Yum! This is best if made the night before.

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces diced green chilies, drained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl, add all the ingredients.
  • Stir and cover and refrigerate at least several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1090.6, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.7

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have any serrano peppers on hand, you can use a jalapeño pepper instead. Just be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before chopping, as they can be quite spicy.
  • If you want a spicier salpicón, add more serrano peppers or jalapeños. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Salpicón is a great dish to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve salpicón as a main course or as a side dish. It's also great as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Conclusion:

Salpicón is a delicious and versatile Mexican beef salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be served as a main course or a side dish. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give salpicón a try!

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