Salpicon

A Mexican recipe for Salpicon.

MexicanBeefIntermediate240 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 pounds brisket
  • 2 onions, 1 halved, 1 chopped
  • 1 large carrot, quartered
  • 1 stalk celery, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 12−ounce can whole tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 4−ounce can chile chipotle, drained and chopped (reserve liquid)
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • ½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut in ¼−inch cubes
  • 2 large avocados, sliced length−wise

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place brisket in heavy pot and cover with water. Add halved onion, carrot, celery, garlic, ½ cup chopped cilantro, canned tomatoes, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cover and cook in oven approximately 4 hours until very tender, Remove from liquid, cool slightly and shred thoroughly with a fork.

  3. 3

    In large bowl, combine shredded beef, chopped onion, chopped tomato, remaining cilantro, chile chipotle, and liquid to taste, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Let cool in refrigerator at least 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Before serving, toss with cheese and turn into a decorative bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado. Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas, pinto beans and guacamole or tossed green salad.

Tags

saladmexicanmexican-cooking