Shredded Beef Tostadas with Chiles and Lime
ChineseHardGluten-Free

Shredded Beef Tostadas with Chiles and Lime

A delicious chinese dish. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

255 min

Serves

6

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons kosher salt
  • plus more to taste
  • 1 (2-pound) beef chuck roast
  • 1 medium white onion
  • peeled
  • quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • peeled
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 medium white onion
  • diced
  • briefly rinsed in a colander
  • patted dry
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • crushed
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with 12 cups water; stir in 6 Tbsp. salt.

  2. 2

    Add beef, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and cloves.

  3. 3

    Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beef shreds easily with a fork, 1 1/2–2 hours.

  4. 4

    Drain, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool.

  5. 5

    Using 2 forks or your fingers, coarsely shred beef.

  6. 6

    Season with salt.

  7. 7

    Add onion, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oregano to beef mixture and mix well.

  8. 8

    Season with salt.

  9. 9

    Let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature or chill up to 1 day.

  10. 10

    Stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.

  11. 11

    If frying tortillas, fit a large skillet with candy or deep-fry thermometer; pour in oil to measure 1".

  12. 12

    Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F.

  13. 13

    Fry tortillas in batches until crispy, turning every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total.

  14. 14

    Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets and season with salt.

  15. 15

    Spread 1 Tbsp.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:92 min
Cook Time:163 min
Total Time:255 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6