SHREDDED MEAT (CARNE DESMECHADA)

by Maria

Cooking flank Steak this way is ideal when you want to prepare a dish ahead of time. Carne desmechada is another popular recipe in Colombia. Serve it with white rice or Arepa.

INGREDIENTS
(4 Servings)

2 pounds flank steak
9 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cups hogao
1 teaspoon tomato paste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot, place the flank steak, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.

2. Measure 1 cup of the liquid used to cook the meat. Set aside.

3. Remove the beef from the pot, let it cool and shred with a fork or your hands.

4. In a saucepan, place the shredded beef, hogao, tomato paste and 1 cup of beef liquid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve hot over white rice or arepa.