Salpicon

17 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless beef brisket
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • Salt
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 radishes, finely chopped
  • 24 tostadas (see Tips, page 23)
  • 3 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
  • Bottled hot sauce (such as Huichol)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the brisket in a large pot and add enough water to cover the meat by 1 inch.
  2. 2
    Add the onion pieces and 1/4 cup salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for 2 1/2 hours, or until the brisket is very tender.
  5. 5
    (Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered.)
  6. 6
    Remove the pot from the heat and let the brisket cool to room temperature in the cooking liquid.
  7. 7
    Then drain the brisket, discard the water, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    Refrigerate the brisket.
  9. 9
    (Brisket can be made 1 day ahead.)
  10. 10
    Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, red onion, and oregano in a medium bowl.
  11. 11
    Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    Shred the cooled brisket into a large bowl.
  13. 13
    Add the tomato, cucumber, capers, cilantro, and radishes, and toss to combine.
  14. 14
    Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  15. 15
    Season the salpico n with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  16. 16
    Spoon enough salpicon on a tostada to cover and then garnish with avocado slices.
  17. 17
    Serve with hot sauce.

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