Hand Shredded Beef
3 pounds beef brisket -- trimmed of fat 1 large onion -- coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic -- chopped 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoo...
Ingredients
- 3poundbeef brisket -- trimmed of fat
- 1large onion -- coarsely chopped
- 2clovegarlic -- chopped
- 1bay leaf
- 1/2teaspoonoregano
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
- 1/2teaspooncumin
Directions
- 1
3 pounds beef brisket -- trimmed of fat 1 large onion -- coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic -- chopped 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teasp
- 2
Rub the beef thoroughly with the onion, garlic, seasonings and a little vegetable oil
- 3
Wrap the meat in heavy-duty foil and seal the edges all around with tight crimps
- 4
Place the meat in a baking dish and bake for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to fall apart
- 5
If you hear much sizzling as the meat cooks, turn the heat down
- 6
When the beef is fork-tender, unwrap the top of the foil package, push aside the onions, and place the meat close to a broiler flame
- 7
Allow to broil only until the top surface begins to look dry and is starting to brown
- 8
Remove from the broiler and let the meat cool