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Machaca Burrito

Machaca Burritos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course main dishes
Cuisine southwestern
Servings 12
Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 Serrano or jalapeno chili peppers finely minced (seeds and ribs removed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 3 tablespoons
  • 3 lb. skirt steak trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 large white onion roughly chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 2 Serrano or jalapeno chili peppers chopped (optional, seeds and ribs removed)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches each)

Instructions
 

  • In a large resealable bag, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, lime juice, minced garlic, minced chili, salt, and pepper. Shake to mix.
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  • Add skirt steak to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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  • Bring steak to room temperature. Remove from marinade, pat dry, and discard marinade.
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  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear steak on all sides. Set aside.
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  • In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and optional chilis for 5 minutes.
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  • Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Return steak to pan, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2 hours until tender.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the remaining liquid in the pan until thickened.
  • Shred steak and return to the pan to reheat.
  • Warm tortillas and fill with steak mixture. Serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 34gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 6mg
Keyword machaca burritos, skirt steak
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