Tostadas de salpicón, a traditional Mexican dish, offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This recipe features shredded beef as the star ingredient, slow-cooked until tender and juicy. The beef is then combined with a flavorful combination of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a zesty dressing made with lime juice, vinegar, and spices. The mixture is spooned onto crispy tostada shells and topped with a variety of fresh and pickled vegetables, creating a colorful and tantalizing presentation. This recipe also includes instructions for preparing a homemade guacamole, adding a creamy and rich avocado flavor to the dish. The tostadas are then garnished with cotija cheese, crema Mexicana, and a sprinkle of chili powder, completing this authentic Mexican delicacy. In addition to the traditional salpicón recipe, this article also offers a vegetarian version, featuring shredded jackfruit instead of beef. The jackfruit is cooked in a flavorful broth and seasoned with the same blend of spices used in the beef version. This recipe provides a delicious and healthy alternative for those who prefer a plant-based diet.
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SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS
Tostadas are delicious stacks of toppings on crispy, flat, corn tortillas. Spread a layer of refried beans, then a layer of delicious shredded beef, and add other layers of lettuce, cheese, chopped tomatoes and your favorite salsa or other toppings, and enjoy! This recipe is customizable for your family's tastes!
Provided by Bibi
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Prepare spice rub: Combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub 1 tablespoon of the spice rub on each side of the chuck roast. Set remaining spice rub aside for later.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place seasoned roast in the hot oil and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Cook onions in the same skillet, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef stock, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, orange juice, lime juice, and remaining spice rub.
- Return the roast back to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently until meat is tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove meat from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.
- Carefully pour the skillet contents into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times, until sauce is smooth.
- Remove the visible fat from the meat and discard. Shred the meat with two forks. Place shredded beef back into the skillet with about 3/4 cup of the pureed tomato sauce. Add more, if desired, to adjust the consistency. Refrigerate any unused tomato sauce in a sealed container for another use, if desired.
- To assemble tostadas, spread about 1/3 cup refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with layers of shredded beef mixture, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and reserved chopped tomatoes. Drizzle with salsa and add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 783 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS WITH CHILES AND LIME
Provided by Nils Bernstein
Categories Beef Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Healthy Tortillas Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Cook the beef:
- Fill a large pot with 12 cups water; stir in 6 Tbsp. salt. Add beef, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beef shreds easily with a fork, 1 1/2-2 hours. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Using 2 forks or your fingers, coarsely shred beef. Season with salt.
- Finish the beef salad:
- Add onion, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oregano to beef mixture and mix well. Season with salt. Let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature or chill up to 1 day. Stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
- Assemble the tostadas:
- If frying tortillas, fit a large skillet with candy or deep-fry thermometer; pour in oil to measure 1". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Fry tortillas in batches until crispy, turning every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets and season with salt.
- Spread 1 Tbsp. Creamy Black Bean Spread on a tostada shell. Top with 1/4 cup beef salad, then lettuce, Quick Pickled Onions, radishes, avocado, crema, queso fresco, and salsa. Repeat with remaining tostada shells. Serve at room temperature.
- Do Ahead
- Beef salad can be chilled for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature and stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
BEEF TOSTADAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 2 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan. Thin the sour cream with about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Spread the beans on the tostadas, then top with the beef and cheese. Drizzle with the sour cream. Top with lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro.
SALPICON (MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF SALAD)
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
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:
- To make the shredded beef, you can use either flank steak or skirt steak. Both cuts are relatively thin and cook quickly.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to tenderize the beef.
- When cooking the beef, be sure to sear it over high heat to get a nice crust. Then, reduce the heat and cook the beef until it is tender.
- To make the salpicón, you can use any combination of vegetables that you like. Some popular choices include tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cilantro.
- If you don't have any tostada shells, you can use tortilla chips or even slices of bread.
- To assemble the tostadas, simply top the tostada shells with the shredded beef, salpicón, and your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Tostadas de salpicón is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover shredded beef, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tostadas de salpicón a try.
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