Shredded Beef

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. beef brisket, fat trimmed
  • 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • Oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. 2
    Rub the beef thoroughly with the onion, garlic, seasonings and a little vegetable oil.
  3. 3
    Wrap the meat in heavy duty foil and seal the edges all around with tight crimps.
  4. 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. 5
    If you hear much sizzling as the meat cooks, turn the heat down.
  6. 6
    When the beef is fork tender, unwrap the top of the foil package, push aside the onions and place the meat close to the broiler flame.
  7. 7
    Allow to broil only until the top surface begins to look dry and is starting to brown.
  8. 8
    Remove from the broiler and let the meat cool.
  9. 9
    Shred the beef into long strands.

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