Spicy Braised Beef Cemitas Recipe

Name: Spicy Braised Beef Cemitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Braised Beef; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon caynne pepper; 2 pounds beef stew meat (cubed chuck, round, etc.); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups chicken or beef broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Cemitas; 4 cemitas rolls (https://food52.com/recipes...), halved; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup salsa roja (smooth, thin salsa is best - but your favorite always works!)

Servings: persons

Spicy Braised Beef
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon caynne pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat (cubed chuck, round, etc.)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken or beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Cemitas
4 cemitas rolls (https://food52.com/recipes...), halved
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 cup salsa roja (smooth, thin salsa is best - but your favorite always works!)

1
Make the braised beef: Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Season the beef all over with the spices, making sure to thoroughly coat all sides.
2
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sear the beef until it's browned all over, then remove from the pot.
3
Add the onions to the pot and saute over medium low heat until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to deglaze the pot.
4
Add the beef back to the pot, and stir well to combine. Add the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the beef is very tender, about 4 hours. Remove the cover from the pot and continue to simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 2/3 (the beef will be saucy instead of soupy), about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours more.
5
Shred the beef with two forks. Now you're ready to make a sandwich!
6
Divide the beef between the four rolls, and top each with red onions, avocado, cheese, and cilantro leaves. Finish with a spoonful of salsa, and top with the other half of the bun. Eat, eat, eat that bad boy.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Braised Beef, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Spicy Braised Beef Cemitas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spicy Braised Beef Cemitas

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