Best Carne Desmechada Shredded Flank Steak Recipes

Carne Desmechada (Shredded Flank Steak) image

Provided by SlipC

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2-2 lbs flank steaks
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (1 g) packages sazon goya (found in the international foods section normally)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
ketchup

Steps:

Boil flank steak, potato, and salt in a covered pot till steak is fully cooked.
When done, drain and shred the steak (I do this by hand).
Preheat oil in a large skillet over med heat.
When oil is heated, place all ingredients (except ketchup) in oil and sauté until the onion is translucent.
If desired, stir in a little ketchup to give it a little kick.
Serve with hot rice.

Shredded Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Desmechada) image

Provided by threeovens

Categories Steak

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 lbs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs flank steaks, trimmed of fat
4 small tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Combine half of the chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the chopped onions, 1/2 tsp minced garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Rub over flank steak and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Place the marinated flank steak in a dutch oven and cover with water. Cook until tender about 2 1/2 hours.
Remove from dutch oven and let cool down. Shred meat by hand or with two forks.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, remaining tomato, garlic and salt. Add shredded meat and stir fry about 10 minutes until heated through.