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Carne Mechada (Venezuelan-Style Shredded Beef)
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Carne Mechada (Venezuelan-Style Shredded Beef)

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wat u nodig heeft

Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • flank steak (whole)Vlees1,2 kg
  • olive oil (for searing)Voorraadkast45 ml
  • onion (finely diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • red bell pepper (finely diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit4 stukken
  • tomato pasteVoorraadkast30 g
  • crushed tomatoesVoorraadkast400 g
  • beef stockVoorraadkast250 ml
  • ground cuminKruiden en specerijen5 g
  • dried oreganoKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • smoked paprikaKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • bay leafKruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • Worcestershire sauceVoorraadkast15 ml
  • saltKruiden en specerijen8 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Kruiden en specerijen2 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

398kcal

Koolhydraten
7 g
Eiwitten
43 g
Vetten
22 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Braadpan
  • Keukentang
  • Mengkom
  • wooden spoon

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season and sear the beef

    • Pat the flank steak dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the beef on both sides until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.
    Stap 1
  2. Build the sauce base

    • Lower the heat and add the onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened.
    • Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant.
    • Add the tomato paste and cook it out briefly.
    Stap 2
  3. Add liquids and braise

    • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, then add the bay leaves.
    • Return the beef to the pot, cover and simmer gently until the meat is fork-tender.
    • Turn the meat once or twice during cooking.
    Stap 3
  4. Shred the beef

    • Transfer the beef to a bowl and shred it with two forks into ribbons.
    • Discard the bay leaves.
    Stap 4
  5. Finish in the sauce

    • Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir into the sauce.
    • Simmer uncovered until the sauce clings to the meat; adjust salt and pepper.
    • Serve with rice and beans, arepas or tostones.
    Stap 5