Dinner for 4
Ancho Shredded Beef
Flank steak simmers with onion and garlic, then combines with ancho peppers, cumin, and oregano for tender shredded beef.
$11.71for 4 servings
$2.93 per serving$11.71 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $11.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.21Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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