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Most of us think of beef when we think of Mexican food. We have all enjoyed beef tacos, beef burritos and beef enchiladas. Beef is a staple of northern Mexico. When the Spanish arrived in the 1500s, they discovered perfect grazing lands in Mexico’s northern regions. The dry areas of northern Mexico became home to large Spanish ranches that raised beef and dairy cattle.
Meats like mutton, goat, pork, and beef are a large part of the cuisine in northern Mexico. If you look at the recipes that have made their way to America, beef is the most prevalent ingredient. In Mexico, these meats are all marinated to tenderize and add flavor. The meat is then cooked slowly over a low heat to create a tender meal.
Boiled or roasted beef can be shredded to be added to any number of recipes from enchiladas to tacos. Marinating in all those seasonings make the beef taste delicious as it melts in the mouth. Oregano, cumin, and chilies are used every day in preparing recipes. Cilantro will also give that authentic Mexican taste that you know and love.
Wheat is grown in northern Mexico, so flour tortillas are more common there than the corn tortillas are. Beef is wrapped up in flour tortillas to make burritos, quesadillas, and other delicious fare. Mexican beef stews simmer slowly all day long to deliver an inviting meal for the family.
Pot roasts are a common meal in Mexico that may use beef. First, the beef is browned. The rendered fat is used to fry up a salsa of roasted tomatoes, chilies and other vegetables. Water and broth is added once the sauce has been reduced. The meat finishes its cooking in this flavorful broth. More vegetables will be added once the meat is ready to fall off the bone.
Barbacoa, or what we know as barbecue, is very common in northern Mexico. The beef or other meat is roasted slowly in a covered pit or brick oven over indirect heat until the meat is tender and full of flavor. The barbecued meat can then be used in any number of dishes or eaten as is.
As you get to know Mexican food better, you will see that for the best results you should always use fresh ingredients. Canned and frozen foods just do not add much to the recipe. Fresh ingredients are more nutritious and have more complex flavors. Using slow cooking methods, you can also get great results with less expensive cuts of meat. You do not need to spend a lot to create a meal your family will love.
Mexican cuisine uses many more types of meat than just beef. Rabbit, turkey, pork, goat, and sheep are also common ingredients in delicious recipes. Go ahead and try something different. Mexican recipes make the meat tender and full of flavor, no matter what type you use. Take a little time to learn how to cook beef using Mexican spices and cooking methods so your family will want to eat every bite.
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