Shredded Beef Christmas Burrito
Description
In New Mexico, if you can't decide between red or green chile, you simply say, "Christmas" and you will get both. This Shredded Beef Christmas Burrito is the perfect example of that, as it is smothered in two distinct and delicious chile sauces.
Ingredients for Shredded Beef
For the Red Chile Sauce you will need
For the Green Chile Sauce you will need
For the burritos, in addition to what's above, you will need
Instructions
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To make the shredded beef
Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder and any the spices of your choice. Set Instant Pot to sear. Add oil to bottom of pan. Sear seasoned pieces of meat on both sides. Add onion and sauté. Add beef broth or water. Top with bay leaves and set Instant Pot to pressure cooker mode. Cook for 50 minutes and let pressure release naturally when done. Remove pieces of meat and shred with a fork. Place in bowl and pour a little reserved broth on top.
*If using a crockpot, sear meat on stovetop first, then follow all the same steps. Let cook on Low 6-7 hours, or on High 4-5, or until fork tender.
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To make the Red Chile Sauce
Soak dried chile pod in boiling hot water for approximately 10-15 minutes, until chile rehydrates and softens. Transfer chile to blender, reserving the chile water for later. Add garlic cloves, oregano, cumin, and salt to blender. Pour in enough chile water to cover just a little more than half of the chile in the blender. Purée until completely smooth. Then heat a large skillet on the stove top with a little olive oil in it. Pour the chile sauce into the pan and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and let cook, while stirring occasionally approximately 15 minutes.
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To make the Green Chile
Heat a large skillet on stovetop with oil. Once hot, sauté onion in it. Add in flour and stir well for approximately 1 minute. (Be sure to use equal amounts of oil to flour.) Add in chopped green chile, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic. Mix to combine. Add water and all remaining seasoning. Stir and let come to a boil. The sauce will thicken as it cooks. If it's too thick, add more water. Reduce heat and let simmer 10-15 minutes.
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To make Shredded Beef Christmas Burritos
Heat tortillas individually on comal/skillet. Fill with shredded beef and cheese, and any other filling you choose. Fold sides in and roll. Return burrito to skillet, this time adding just a little oil to it. Place burrito seam side down and let cook until golden on both sides. Transfer burrito to a plate and pour red chile sauce over one half of the burrito. Pour green chile over the other half. Top with more shredded cheese and enjoy Christmas any day of the year!
*You can also add rice, beans, or potatoes in the filling of your burritos.