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Firehouse Machaca Taco Filling

By: JILL

"My husband and his fellow firefighters swear by this recipe for machaca (shredded beef.) Excellent meat stuffing for tacos."

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What to Drink?
	Zinfandel
	Texatini
	Beer

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
2 Hrs

Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups

Ingredients

2 quarts water
3 pounds beef chuck
1 small onion, quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup green salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper

Directions

In a stockpot, combine, water, beef and quartered onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Strain and reserve broth. Shred meat with 2 forks; set aside.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chopped onion and bell pepper until tender. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved broth, shredded beef, salsa, cilantro and jalapenos. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.