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Oaxacan Braised Beef Recipe

Name: The Firehouse Restaurants Oaxacan Braised Beef Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs Beef chuck roast; 1 cups Onion, chopped; 4 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Oregano; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 4 cups Beef broth; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 2 cups Canned white beans, drained; 2 tbs Olive oil; 2 tbs Lemon juice; to taste Salt; 2 cups Cabbage, shredded; 1 cup Carrots, grated; 1 pieces Habanero pepper, minced; 3 tbs Lime juice; to taste Salt; 2 pieces Ripe avocados; 2 tbs Lime juice; to taste Salt; 2 cups Corn masa; 1 cups Water; to taste Salt; 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 cup Tomato sauce; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 tbs Onion, chopped

Inspired by The Firehouse Restaurant

Time3h

Serves6

White bean purée, habanero slaw, avocado mousse, sope, ranchero chipotle

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Ingredients

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Braised Beef

3 lbs Beef chuck roast

1 cups Onion, chopped

4 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Oregano

2 pieces Bay leaves

4 cups Beef broth

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

White Bean Purée

2 cups Canned white beans, drained

2 tbs olive oil

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Habanero Slaw

2 cups Cabbage, shredded

1 cup Carrots, grated

1 pieces Habanero pepper, minced

3 tbs ReaLime juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Avocado Mousse

2 pieces Ripe avocados

2 tbs ReaLime juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Sope

2 cups Corn masa

1 cups Water

to taste Celtic sea salt

Ranchero Chipotle Sauce

2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 cup Tomato sauce

2 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tbs Onion, chopped

Method

Braised Beef Preparation

Sear the Beef

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables

In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add Seasonings

Stir in cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Braise the Beef

Return the beef to the pot, add the beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, until the beef is tender.

White Bean Purée Preparation

Blend Ingredients

In a food processor, combine the white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Habanero Slaw Preparation

Mix Slaw Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, habanero, lime juice, and salt. Toss to mix well.

Avocado Mousse Preparation

Mash Avocados

In a bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice and salt until smooth.

Sope Preparation

Make the Sope Dough

In a bowl, mix corn masa with water and salt until a dough forms. Divide into small balls and flatten them into discs.

Cook the Sopes

Cook the discs on a hot griddle or skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

Ranchero Chipotle Sauce Preparation

Combine Sauce Ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, garlic, and onion. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.