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Salpicón de Res
A refreshing and flavorful Salvadoran beef salad, typically made with finely shredded or ground cooked beef, mixed with finely chopped vegetables and a tangy lime-based dressing. It's often served as a light meal or appetizer.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 500 g Beef (flank steak or similar cut)
- 4 cups Water
- 1/2 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1/2 medium Bell pepper (any color)(finely chopped)
- 1 medium Tomato(seeded and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves(finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro(finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Lime juice(freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Place the beef in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
⏱️ 45-60 minutes - 2
Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool slightly. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
💡 Conseils de pro: You can shred the beef with forks or finely chop it. - 3
Once cooled, finely shred or chop the beef. Place it in a large bowl.
- 4
Add the finely chopped onion, bell pepper, tomato, mint, and cilantro to the bowl with the beef.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure all vegetables are chopped very finely for the best texture. - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, reserved beef cooking liquid, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the beef and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
⏱️ 30 minutes
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin to the beef while cooking.
- ✓Serve chilled with crackers, tostadas, or as a filling for lettuce cups.
- ✓Adjust the amount of lime juice and salt to your taste.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add finely diced celery for extra crunch.
- Include a small amount of finely chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Some variations include a small amount of finely chopped hard-boiled egg.