our taste: SUMMER FOOD IDEAS
Homemade Hispanic cuisine made easy
Many dishes fall under the umbrella of “Hispanic cui-
sine,” which is popular all over the world. Dishes made
in Spain may differ considerably from those prepared in
Mexico, and that versatility, both in flavor and ingredients,
helps make Hispanic food so popular.
Chipotle peppers are smoked hot chili peppers used pri-
marily in Mexican cuisine. These peppers can add some
kick and some extra flavor to a meal, much like they do
with the following recipe for “Chipotle Beef With Fresh
Tomato Salsa.”
Chipotle Beef With Fresh Tomato Salsa
warm tortilla, then fold tortilla over filling.
Tip: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeño peppers and
are often found canned in adobo sauce. Use one for this
recipe, then freeze the rest in an airtight container for up
to 6 months. For even more convenience, separate the
peppers and place in a single layer on a tray, topped with
a little adobo sauce; freeze until firm, then transfer each
pepper to a sealable freezer bag. You can then use just the
amount you need for each recipe.
Tomato Salsa
Makes 3 cups
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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1/2
1/4
onion, thinly sliced
to 2 1/2-lb. beef brisket, well trimmed
chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
(see tip below)
tablespoon dry mined (granulated) garlic
teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon salt
cup tomato juice
cup minced fresh cilantro
Tomato salsa (see below)
Flour tortillas, warmed
Arrange onion slices in bottom of one slow cooker stone-
ware, overlapping as necessary. Cut brisket in half and
place on top of onions. Sprinkle with chipotle pepper,
garlic, cumin, and salt. Pour tomato juice over top.
Cover and cook on low for 9 to 11 hours or on high for
41/2 to 51/2 hours, until beef is very tender.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef and onions to a tray.
Pour liquid into a deep bowl. Using two forks, shred beef.
Return beef and onions to the stoneware. Skim fat from
liquid and pour over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Turn to warm for serving.
To serve, spoon beef mixture and salsa into center of each
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ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
green onions, sliced
jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
teaspoons fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, green onions, jalapeño,
cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pep-
per. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to
1 day.
Chipotle Beef With Fresh Tomato Salsa