Braised Shredded Beef Meal Prep

Braising the Meat [08:43]

1. Salt and Sear: Generously salt the chosen braising cut. Heat oil in a dutch oven and sear the meat on all sides until browned.
2. Braise: Add beef broth (or water) to the pot, enough to cover the bottom well. Bring to a simmer on the stove.
3. Cook: Cover the dutch oven and transfer to a preheated 300°F (150°C) oven. Cook for 5 to 7 hours until tender.
4. Shred: Remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Store the shredded beef and the remaining broth separately in containers for later use.

Weeknight Meal Ideas [11:03]

1. Braised Beef Banh Mi [11:03]

• Heat a portion of the shredded beef in a pan. Add a squirt of sriracha, a squirt of hoisin, and a few shakes of Maggi seasoning. Heat until the beef is crispy.
• Assemble on a baguette: spread kewpie mayo on both sides, add cucumber slices, the crispy beef, fresh cilantro, and pickled carrots.

2. Beef Tinga Tostada [12:43]

• Sauce: Blend 1/2 can of tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, a spoonful of chipotles in adobo, 1/4 onion, a sprinkle of dried oregano, and a large pinch of salt.
• Cook: Sauté a bay leaf in oil, add the blended sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the shredded beef and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Assemble: Spread greek yogurt or sour cream on a tostada. Add the beef mixture, diced red onion, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

3. Crispy Beef Pasta [15:19]

• Crispy Beef Topping: Mince garlic and rosemary. Sauté in a pan with oil, then add some shredded beef. Spread thinly to crisp up.
• Sauce: Simmer the other half of the canned tomatoes with 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 of an onion, and a sprinkle of salt for 30 minutes.
• Assemble: Toss boiled pappardelle pasta with the tomato sauce. Plate and top with the crispy beef, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh rosemary.