Shredded Beef Tostadas with Chiles and Lime
1.5
(2)
In Mexico, salpicón is a kind of shredded meat or fish salad, usually made with beef, and commonly served on tostadas. This version gets a fresh crunch from radishes and sweet acidic kick from a combination of lime and pineapple juices.
Recipe information
Total Time
4 hours
Yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
For the beef:
For the beef salad:
For the tostadas:
Special Equipment
Preparation
Cook the beef:
Step 1
Fill a large pot with 12 cups water; stir in 6 Tbsp. salt. Add beef, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beef shreds easily with a fork, 1 1/2–2 hours. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Using 2 forks or your fingers, coarsely shred beef. Season with salt.
Finish the beef salad:
Step 2
Add onion, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oregano to beef mixture and mix well. Season with salt. Let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature or chill up to 1 day. Stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
Assemble the tostadas:
Step 3
If frying tortillas, fit a large skillet with candy or deep-fry thermometer; pour in oil to measure 1". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Fry tortillas in batches until crispy, turning every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets and season with salt.
Step 4
Spread 1 Tbsp. Creamy Black Bean Spread on a tostada shell. Top with 1/4 cup beef salad, then lettuce, Quick Pickled Onions, radishes, avocado, crema, queso fresco, and salsa. Repeat with remaining tostada shells. Serve at room temperature.
Do Ahead
Step 5
Beef salad can be chilled for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature and stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
Recipe notes
Back to topSee Related Recipes and Cooking Tips
7 Tropical Recipes for the Weekend
The college kids are on spring break, and there are two ways to join them: Book a trip to Cancun, or fill your weekend with recipes like these.Go Crazy for the Tortilla This Week
Give people tacos, they'll eat for a day. Give them a bag of tortillas, they'll eat all week.Every Recipe You Need to Throw the Ultimate Tostada Party
Tacos are great for dinner. But when you're throwing a backyard bash, easy, make-ahead tostadas take the cake. Of course, you can't serve tostadas alone. So here's the whole fiesta—from the no-lime guacamole to the tequila-spiked cucumber juice.
