Dinner for 3

Ancho Shredded Beef

Name: Ancho Shredded Beef
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 oz flank steak; 1/4 white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 4 ancho peppers; 1 slice white onion; 1 clove garlic; 3 tbsp vegetable oil or lard; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp mexican oregano; salt and pepper to taste (optional)

$24.18for 470 minServes 3

Flank steak simmers with onion and garlic, then combines with ancho peppers, cumin, and oregano for tender shredded beef.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef steak (sirloin, 1.25 lb$8.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$11.24Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.13

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$6.04 per serving$24.18 for 4

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Ingredients

20 oz flank steak
1/4 white onion
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
4 ancho peppers
1 slice white onion
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mexican oregano
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Place the steak, quartered onion, two garlic cloves, and bay leaf in a large pot and cover with water.
Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beef reaches 145 F and pulls apart.
Soak the ancho peppers in 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid for 10 minutes, then remove the stems.
Blend the peppers with the sliced onion, remaining garlic, oil, cumin, oregano, and enough cooking liquid to make a smooth sauce.
Shred the beef, heat the sauce in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, and stir in the beef.

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