Shredded Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Desmechada)

A recipe from Colombia. Flank steak is used because it is more flavorful than some other cuts of beef. Times do not include overnight marinating time.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 2 lbs

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  flank steaks, trimmed of fat
• 4  small tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Combine half of the chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the chopped onions, 1/2 tsp minced garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Rub over flank steak and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Place the marinated flank steak in a dutch oven and cover with water. Cook until tender about 2 1/2 hours.
3. Remove from dutch oven and let cool down. Shred meat by hand or with two forks.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, remaining tomato, garlic and salt. Add shredded meat and stir fry about 10 minutes until heated through.