Some of the most popular dishes in Mexico, called “antojitos”, have Shredded Beef or chicken as a main ingredient (there are a few that use pork). Therefore, I find it always good to make a big batch of it and have it ready for those nights when you’re in a hurry and want to make your favorite Mexican dinner at home. Once cooked and shredded, you can store it for a couple of days in the fridge or even for some weeks in the freezer.

Dishes like fried tacos (flautas), sopes, tostadas, tamales, and even stews and our famous beef salpicon salad use shredded beef. Here are the basic steps in which we prepare and season the meat at home. You can use any leftovers for other uses like morning tacos, or as a gordita filling.  Enjoy!