Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Beef flank1 kg
- Water2 L
- Tomatoes3
- Spring onions (cebolla larga)4
- Garlic cloves2
- Cumin1/2 tsp
- Achiote (annatto)1/2 tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- BoilSimmer beef 2 hours; shred.
- HogaoMake hogao: cook tomato and spring onion with garlic, cumin and achiote in oil until jammy. Toss the beef in it.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 411 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 30.3 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 516 mg |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g |
| Serving size | about 460 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Carne Desmechada take to make?
About 2 h 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 2 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Carne Desmechada?
About 411 kcal per serving, with 32 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 460 g each.
Which allergens does Carne Desmechada contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Carne Desmechada from?
Carne Desmechada is a main course from Colombia. Shredded beef in hogao (ropa vieja).
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