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Oven-Braised Mexican Beef

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My Oven-Braised Mexican Beef is Whole30, tasty, and easy to make!

A closeup shot of Oven-Braised Mexican Beef topped with sliced radishes and cilantro

Who’s looking for a simple recipe for fork-tender Mexican braised beef that you can make ahead for Cinco de Mayo? Did I mention that you can assemble it from pantry staples plus it’s Whole30-compliant to boot?
Oven-Braised Mexican Beef in a dish topped with parsley.
(Want beefy goodness in a fraction of the time? Make my Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Mexican Beef in your Instant Pot!)

Time to make Oven-Braised Mexican Beef!

Serves 6
Ingredients:
  • 2½ pounds boneless beef short ribs, beef brisket, or beef stew meat cut into 1½-inch cubes (my favorite cut is boneless short ribs)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or fat of choice
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • ½ cup roasted salsa
  • ½ cup chicken stock or bone broth
  • ½ teaspoon Red Boat Fish Sauce
  • ½ cup minced cilantro (optional)
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
Here’s what to do:

Preheat oven to 300°F with the rack located in the lower middle position. In a large bowl, combine the cubed beef, chili powder, and salt. Toss well.

Cubes of beef seasoned with salt and chili powder

Melt fat over medium heat in a large, oven-proof pot or dutch oven. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in tomato paste and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.

Sautéing onions, garlic, and tomato paste in a dutch oven

Add the seasoned beef, and pour in the salsa, stock, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.

Stirring in the beef chunks into the dutch oven for oven-braised Mexican beef.

Cover the pot and place it in oven for 3 hours…

Putting a lid on the dutch oven.

…until the beef is tender.

An overhead shot of Oven-Braised Mexican Beef in the dutch oven ready to eat

Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. (At this point, you can store the beef in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months and reheat right before serving.)

Spoon the beef onto a serving platter, and top with cilantro and/or radishes if you’ve got ’em.

An overhead shot of Oven-Braised Mexican Beef on a white platter, topped with cilantro

Assemble your own tacos with lettuce leaves, guacamole, diced onions, and cilantro.

¡Buen apetito!


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Oven-Braised Mexican Beef by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com
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Oven-Braised Mexican Beef

Looking for a simple, make-ahead, freezer-friendly, Whole30-compliant recipe for fork-tender Oven-Braised Mexican Beef? It's so delicious and easy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Whole30
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 2½ pounds boneless beef short ribs beef brisket, or beef stew meat cut into 1½-inch cubes (my favorite cut is boneless short ribs)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder I use Penzeys Arizona Dreaming
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or fat of choice
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • ½ cup roasted salsa I use Trader Joe’s Double Roasted salsa
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon  Red Boat Fish Sauce
  • ½ cup minced cilantro optional
  • 2 radishes thinly sliced (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F with the rack located in the lower middle.
  • In a large bowl, combine cubed beef, chili powder, and salt. Toss well.
  • Melt fat over medium heat in a large, oven-proof dutch oven. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in tomato paste and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the seasoned beef, and pour in the salsa, stock, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover the pot and place it in oven for 3 hours or until the beef is tender.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. (At this point, you can store the beef in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months and reheat right before serving.)
  • Spoon the beef onto a serving platter and top with cilantro and/or radishes if you’ve got ’em.

Notes

Assemble your own tacos with lettuce leaves, guacamole, diced onions, and cilantro.
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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g

 

 

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  1. Kathleen says

    January 11, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    I usually make this using the instant pot but am on vacation without one so tried this version! Still perfection! Thank you!

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