Salpicon Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Salpicon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 kg flank steak; 1 red onion; 1 garlic clove; ½ cup cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ tablespoon oregano; ½ cup olive oil; 1 large lime, juice of; 1 habanero pepper, chopped very fine; 2 -3 leaves lettuce, chopped; 2 -3 roma tomatoes, diced; 1 nopal leaf, grilled (dice after grilling); 1 large avocado (Garnish); ¼ cup of queso Cotija cheese, crumbled (Garnish); refried beans; salsa or green chili salsa

Servings: persons

12 kg flank steak
1 red onion
1 garlic clove
½ cup cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup olive oil
1 large lime, juice of
1 habanero pepper, chopped very fine
2 -3 leaves lettuce, chopped
2 -3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 nopal leaf, grilled (dice after grilling)
1 large avocado (Garnish)
¼ cup of queso Cotija cheese, crumbled (Garnish)
refried beans
salsa or green chili salsa

1
In a pressure cooker, cook meat in water seasoned with onion garlic and herbs (your choice) and salt and pepper until tender.
2
Remove meat from broth and let cool (I save the broth and use it for soup).
3
Once cool, shred the beef either in a food processor or by hand.
4
You want very thin strands of beef.
5
Add all of the rest of the ingredients along with the olive oil and lime juice.
6
Chill in fridge or serve at room temperature on tostadas spread first with refried beans and then the Salpicon.
7
Garnish with avocado, Cotija Cheese and salsa of your choice.

8515

kcal

Calories

573

Fat

Carbs

786

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 kg flank steak, 1 red onion, 1 garlic clove, ½ cup cilantro, and more.

Yes, Salpicon falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salpicon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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