Machaca (Mexican Brisket)

I use a London Broil cut. Marinate this overnight and then put in a slow cooker.

Ingredients for Marinade

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Maggi sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • One 3- to 4-pound beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 3 large pieces

Put these ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours. Take the brisket out and shred. Return to the slow cooker and heat on low.

Ingredients for Brisket

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 large)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
  • One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Source: Me and my Captain