Vaca Salada Y Repollo á La Mexicana Mexican Corned Beef Recipes

PUNTAS DE RES A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Working against the grain, slice the beef into thin strips about 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch long.
• In a molcajete or mortar and pestle, crush the cumin, peppercorns, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to form a coarse paste. (Alternatively, make the paste by finely mincing the garlic into a paste and mixing in ground spices until well incorporated. Reduce the spice amount in the recipe to half if using ground.)
• Rub the paste all over the beef using your hands. Cook right away, or transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add the tomatoes, chiles and bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, the tomatoes have released their juices and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt, about 1 teaspoon.
• Serve in shallow bowls with a side of refried beans and piping hot tortillas.

CHICKEN A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium size skillet, add the garlic and saute for a moment. Season the chicken with salt & pepper and brown in the skillet along with the garlic.
• When the chicken is evenly browned on both sides (approximately 8 minutes), add the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
• When all the flavors are combined, serve with Spanish rice & warm tortillas.

VACA SALADA Y REPOLLO á LA MEXICANA ( MEXICAN CORNED BEEF

Steps:

• Cook cabbage in enough boiling water to cover for about 6 minutes.
• Drain, saving liquid.
• Cook onion and green pepper in fat until tender.
• Add cooked cabbage and tomato soup, seasonings, pimiento, sliced corned beef and enough cabbage liquid to cover mixture.
• Simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce is thick.