Firehouse Machaca Taco Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• 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.