Carne Desmechada ~ Colombian Pulled Beef Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Add sirloin tip roast to the pressure cooker with white onions, green onions, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Cover with enough cold water to submerge the ingredients.

Cook in the pressure cooker for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.

Reserve the cooking liquid after removing the meat.

Shred the beef using two forks.

Heat a large skillet on medium-high and add oil.

Add onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent, seasoning with salt.

Add green onions and cook for another 30 seconds.

Add paprika, cumin, and dried oregano, stirring to toast the spices for a few seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato paste; cook for 10-12 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.

Mash the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to help them break down further.

Add the shredded beef and reserved cooking liquid (about 1 to 2 cups) to the skillet.

Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes to heat the meat and develop flavors.

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