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Tasaj with sweet potato

Kitchen, Main dish

Kitchen, Main dish

spices
Pepper
Tomato
Beef
Preparation time:
120
Use:
Tasajo is beef that, for its long-term conservation, undergoes a process of salting, maceration, curing and finally, a period of parking to obtain dehydration of up to almost 50% of its original weight. It does not need to be refrigerated, which is why it was very popular in rural areas, as are dried cod leaves. It is a dish that provides high nutritional values. It is usually low in fat, but rich in proteins and minerals. Its consumption in Cuba was very common. Due to the government's strong restrictions on the consumption of beef, currently jerky is not found in practically any market, nor is it made by hand, which was also a custom among Cuban ranchers in the past and is now being lost. We hope you enjoy this recipe soon.
Ingredients:
  • 2 lb jerky
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 4 large cloves of garlic
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 cup of dry wine
  • ½ cup of broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • oil, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and parsley
Instructions:

Cut the jerky into medium pieces, wash it and put it in water the night before. Change the water and bring it to a boil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Change the water after 15 minutes and let it cook until softened to your liking. Wait for it to cool and unravel it.

Put a frying pan on the heat. Add the crushed garlic, the cut pepper, the diced tomato and the julienne onion. When the sauce is ready, add the shredded meat, dry wine and tomato sauce.

Let it cook over low heat for a few more minutes until the sauce reaches the point you like.

For the sweet potato.

Wash, peel and cut the sweet potato into medium pieces. Boil it in water. Some people add a pinch of salt.

Let it soften. Drain it.

You can accompany the jerky with white rice and a delicious boiled sweet potato puree.

Servings:
6
spices
Pepper
Tomato
Beef