Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)

These tostadas de salpicon are made with shredded beef that is cooked in a savory broth with tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and serrano chiles.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
• 2 serrano chile peppers
• 2 large bay leaves
• 2 medium limes, juiced
• 1 pound beef chuck roast
• 4 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup refried beans, warmed
• 8 fried tortillas
• 0.5 cup sour cream, or to taste
• 0.5 cup salsa, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chuck roast, broth, tomatoes, onion, bay leaves, serrano chiles, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large pot pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Remove roast from pot and shred meat with 2 forks.

Step 3

To assemble tostadas, spread a layer of refried beans on tortillas, layer shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and salsa.