La Table de Ju

Quantité: 12 portions Préparation: 15 min Cuisson: 3 heures Difficulté: Médium

Ingrédients

- 2 lbs. flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large onion, sliced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1⁄4 lb. jack cheese, cubed
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp. chopped canned chipotle chiles en adobo
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded and finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Warmed corn tortillas
- Sweet paprika, to taste
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced

Préparation

1- Bring the beef, garlic, bay leaves, onions, salt, and 6 cups water to a boil in a 6-qt. dutch oven. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the brisket is tender, about 3 hours.

2- Remove pot from heat and let brisket cool, uncovered. Transfer brisket to a cutting board; shred with your fingers. Roughly chop meat; transfer to a bowl. Mix in the cheese, lime juice, cilantro, chipotles, scallions, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the salpicón wrapped in tortillas and topped with paprika and avocado slices.

Notes
You can freeze the excess meat and reserve for another day.

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