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Cuban Mojo Shredded Beef with Mashed Potatoes

2 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @greg_cooks1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • beef chuck or round (cut into large chunks)Meat1.4 kg
  • kosher salt (divided, for seasoning the beef and the braise)Spices12 g
  • black pepper (divided, for seasoning the beef and the braise)Spices6 g
  • white onion (large, sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic cloves (peeled and minced)Produce6 pieces
  • orange (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • limes (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • ground cumin (2 tbsp)Spices12 g
  • dried oregano (2 tsp)Spices2 g
  • cilantro (chopped, 1/4 cup)Produce4 g
  • beef broth (enough to come halfway up the meat)Pantry500 ml
  • golden potatoes (large, peeled and quartered)Produce4 pieces
  • butter (4 tbsp)Dairy56 g
  • cream or milk (added gradually until smooth)Dairy120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

543kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
29 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season and brown the beef

    • Pat the beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
    • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides.
    Step 1

  2. Build the mojo braise

    • Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot.
    • Pour in the orange juice and lime juice.
    • Stir in the cumin, black pepper, oregano and kosher salt, then scatter in the cilantro.
    • Pour in beef broth until it comes halfway up the meat.
    Step 2

  3. Braise until falling apart

    • Cover the pot and simmer on low until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
    Step 3

  4. Boil the potatoes

    • While the beef braises, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
    Step 4

  5. Reduce the braising juices

    • Remove the beef and shred it.
    • Leave the juices in the pot over the heat to reduce and concentrate while you shred the meat.
    Step 5

  6. Mash the potatoes

    • Drain the potatoes and mash them with the butter.
    • Slowly add cream or milk, stirring, until smooth.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Return the shredded beef to the reduced juices and toss to coat.
    • Serve over the mashed potatoes.
    Step 7
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