Beef Machaca (Taco Filling) Recipe

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Beef Machaca (Taco Filling)
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  1. For the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a bowl then whisk them to form an emulsion. Add the beef making sure every piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Marinate the beef overnight in a bowl in the refrigerator. Before preparing, drain thoroughly and allow meat to come up to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a large soup pot, heat a few tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Sear the beef a few pieces at a time to develop a rich brown color on all sides as well as on the bottom of the pan. Do this in several batches if the pot is too crowded.
  4. When all the beef is browned nicely and removed from the pan, add the onions, peppers, and garlic to the hot pan. Sauté for a few minutes then add the remaining ingredients to the pan along with the beef. Bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer slowly for about 2 hours. The meat should be very tender and should easily fall apart when pricked with a fork.
  5. Remove from heat, remove meat to a cutting board and shred with a pair of forks. Return to the pot and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Reduce the liquid until very thick, almost dry. At this point, adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and whatever additional heat you want to add if any.
  6. Serve with tortillas, cheese, salsa, lettuce and guacamole for a great beef taco. Portion and freeze the remaining machaca in zip lock bags for later use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1053.9 Kcal (4412 kJ)
Calories from fat 786.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87.4g 134%
Cholesterol 204.12mg 68%
Sodium 724.36mg 30%
Potassium 1132.27mg 24%
Total Carbs 15g 5%
Sugars 7g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 9%
Protein 50.36g 101%
Vitamin C 27.1mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 14.8mg 82%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 226.97 Kcal (950 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.82g 134%
Cholesterol 43.96mg 68%
Sodium 156mg 30%
Potassium 243.85mg 24%
Total Carbs 3.23g 5%
Sugars 1.51g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 9%
Protein 10.85g 101%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 3.2mg 82%
Calcium 23.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.9
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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