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Machaca Norteña

A quick and hearty Mexican-style shredded beef dish served with rice, tortillas, and a choice of red or yellow sauce. Perfect for a fast weekday dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Machaca Norteña
comfortingquickMexicandairy freebeefshreddedsoftweeknight

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded beef
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 2 medium tomato
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 sliced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cups shredded beef and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Warm 4 tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Serve the beef with 2 cups rice and warm tortillas, adding your favorite red or yellow sauce on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spatula

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