Machaca Guisada (Northern Mexican Braised Dried Beef) Recipe

Name: Machaca Guisada (Northern Mexican Braised Dried Beef) Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large (9-ounce; 255g) yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 small red Fresno or serrano chile, stemmed and finely chopped; 2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 8 ounces; 225g total), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges; 4 ounces homemade or store-bought machaca; 2/3 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; Beef or chicken stock, only if needed; Kosher or sea salt, as needed

Cook 20m

Total 20m

This Machaca Guisada recipe features tender, braised dried beef cooked with onions, chiles, and tomatoes, then finished with fresh cilantro. A versatile dish that can be served on its own, in tacos, or with eggs for a hearty breakfast. Perfect for a flavorful and comforting meal.

Entree

Beef Stew

Mains

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil

1 large (9-ounce; 255g) yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 small red Fresno or serrano chile, stemmed and finely chopped

2 medium ripe tomatoes (about 8 ounces; 225g total), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

4 ounces homemade or store-bought machaca

2/3 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

Beef or chicken stock, only if needed

Kosher or sea salt, as needed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

174kcal

8%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

4g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

32mg

1%
Sodium

137mg

6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Machaca Guisada (Northern Mexican Braised Dried Beef) Recipe

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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