Romperopas
A classic Mexican dish designed to use leftover shredded beef. The meat is pan-fried with onions, tomatoes, and garlic until savory and slightly crispy at the edges. It's a quick, flavorful main course perfect for filling tacos or serving alongside rice and beans.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 35 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 2 elvegetable oil
- 1 styellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 teentjegarlic, minced
- 2 stroma tomato, diced
- 500 gcooked shredded beef
- 1 tldried oregano
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 stserrano pepper, finely chopped(optioneel)
for serving
- 8 stcorn tortilla, warmed(optioneel)
garnish
- 15 gcilantro, chopped(optioneel)
- 1 stlime, cut into wedges(optioneel)
Keukengerei
large skillet · spatula · cutting board · knife
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 2
Add the sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
Ongeveer 6 min
Tip van de kok: Don't rush this step; well-cooked onions provide a sweet flavor base.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and optional serrano pepper, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Add the diced roma tomatoes and dried oregano. Cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with your spoon until they form a chunky sauce.
Ongeveer 4 min
- 5
Add the cooked shredded beef to the skillet, breaking it up and mixing it thoroughly with the vegetables.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 6
Spread the beef mixture into an even layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to allow the bottom to become brown and crispy.
Ongeveer 4 min
Tip van de kok: This creates a great texture contrast between the crispy and tender parts of the meat.
- 7
Stir the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
Serve the romperopas immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, with warm corn tortillas on the side.
Ongeveer 1 min
Goed bewaren
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until warmed through and crispy.