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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes and Drinks » Side Dishes » Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon)

    Published: Jan 12, 2021 Modified: Jan 12, 2021 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon)

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    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) is a delicious shredded beef salad recipe marinated in simple ingredients to create a blend of explosive flavors, served on corn tostadas.

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    The search for healthier meals always floods the internet in the beginning of the year.

    Everyone is looking for leaner, healthier recipes making sure to stick to their New Years resolution of losing a few pounds.

    As for me, as much as I certainly could lose a few pounds, its not so easy in my business!

    But if one of your New Years resolutions is to lose a few pounds and you’re looking for some leaner but yet still yummy delicious dishes, make sure to add this salpicon de res recipe to your list!

    It is lean, healthy, gluten free and absolutely delicious!

    What is Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon)?

    Salpicon is a fantastically delicious popular dish found throughout Latin America but today we will focus on Mexican Salpicon or Salpicon de Res Mexicano.

    You will find many different variations because of its simplicity to make. Including chicken, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and even rabbit.

    The meat is shredded and combined with simple yummy seasonings that you most likely have in your pantry.

    In addition, it uses a lot of the same ingredients you would find in a salad. Making it that much more simpler to make. Think lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a yummy simple dressing.

    It makes an especially fantastic dish to feed a large family or crowd making it perfect for picnics, barbeques and parties.

    Delicious Salpicon Recipes made by Mexican Appetizers and More

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    For another take on a seafood salpicon, you may enjoy this Crab Salpicon by Rick Bayless

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    Carne Para Salpicon

    Since today we will be talking about beef salpicon lets touch briefly on beef cuts you can use for this dish.

    Carne para Salpicon or in other words meat for salpicon can include using flank steak, skirt steak, brisket, eye round roast or chuck roast.

    Basically any cut of beef that will shred well is ideal for this recipe.

    Ingredients

    For Meat

    • 1½ beef
    • 1 onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 jalapeno (optional)
    • handful of cilantro (optional)
    • salt and pepper to season

    For Salad added to the Salpicon

    • 3 cups lettuce
    • ½ red or white onion
    • 1 large tomato
    • handful of cilantro
    • avocado
    • radishes (optional)
    • olives (optional)

    Dressing

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • 1 lime juiced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    To Serve

    • tostada shells or corn tortillas fried
    • pickled jalapeno slices and pickled carrots (optional)
    • crumbled queso fresco (optional)
    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    Instructions to Make Salpicon de Res

    • Raw seasoned beef in instant pot for salpicon.
    • Beef in instant pot with veggies and other seasonings for salpicon.
    1. Rinse beef and season with salt and pepper.
    2. In a large pot, add beef, garlic, bay leaf, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt to taste and enough water to cover beef.
    3. Cook beef over medium high heat until water starts to boil.
    4. Lower heat some and cook for 2 ½ hours or until beef is tender and can be shredded with two forks.

    NOTE: Normally you will want to cut your beef into large chunks so that it cooks faster but since I use my instant pot, I did not need to do this step.

    • Shredded beef in a glass bowl with red onions, lettuce, tomatoes and seasonings for ensalada de salpicon.
    • Shredded beef, veggies and seasonings mixed well for ensalada desalpicon.
    1. When meat is ready, remove from pot and place on a plate to cool.
    2. Using two forks, shred beef and set aside in a bowl.
    3. Cut and slice your the onion, tomato, cilantro and lettuce. Add all to a bowl.
    4. Cube avocado and also add to bowl.
    5. Add olives and sliced radishes if using.
    6. Add oil, vinegar, lime juice, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and combine well.
    7. Although salpicon is ready to serve immediately, it taste even better if allowed to marinate for a little while.
    8. Serve salpicon on corn tostadas and top with additional lettuce, onions and avocado pieces if you like.
    9. Top with pickled carrots, pickled jalapeno slices and crumbled queso fresco if using.
    Ensalada de salpicon served in a white platter.

    Additional Toppings for Salpicon

    You can get quite creative here and add whatever toppings you like.

    Some ideas include:

    • nopales (cactus)
    • banana pepper slices
    • roasted pimiento peppers
    • hot sauce
    • salsa verde
    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    Can I Make Salpicon Ahead of Time?

    You can prepare the meat ahead of time and shred. Place in a container and set in refrigerator until ready to use.

    Pre-slice the veggies and either store aside in a container or combine with beef overnight to marinate with dressing.

    However, do not add lettuce until ready to serve as it will wilt and not be fresh and crisp.

    Also add avocado to salad at the end when you are ready to serve so that it does not turn an unpalatable brown color.

    How Long Can I Store Salpicon?

    Salpicon de res will last up to four days in the refrigerator but be aware that although this beef salad will still be delicious, the salad will wilt as it sits in dressing.

    Can Salpicon de Res Be Frozen?

    Yes! You can prepare the beef ahead of time, shred and store in a freezer safe container or freezer bag up to three months.

    When ready to use, thaw beef overnight in refrigerator and follow recipe as you would normally.

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    For more delicious lean healthy Mexican recipes, you will also love these:

    Ensalada de Atun (Mexican tuna salad, very similar to Salpicon de Atun)

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

    Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche

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    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) served on tostadas with lime wedges on a white platter.

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon)

    Salpicon de Res (Beef Salpicon) is a delicious shredded beef salad recipe marinated in simple ingredients to create a blend of explosive flavors, served on corn tostadas.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 12 tostadas
    Calories: 431kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    For Meat

    • 1½ lbs beef flank steak, skirt steak, brisket, eye round roast or chuck roast
    • 1 onion quartered
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 jalapeno optional, rinsed and cut in half
    • handful of cilantro
    • salt and pepper to taste

    For Salad Added to the Salpicon

    • 3 cups lettuce rinsed and coarsely chopped or ripped into pieces
    • ½ red or white onion thinly sliced
    • 1 large tomato rinsed and sliced into strips
    • 1-2 avocado cubed or sliced
    • radishes optional, rinsed and very thinly sliced
    • 15 green or black olives optional

    Dressing

    • 3 tbsp light olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • 1 lime juiced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    To Serve

    • corn tostada shells
    • pickled jalapeno slices optional
    • pickled carrots optional
    • queso fresco optional, crumbled

    Instructions

    For Meat

    • Rinse beef and season with salt and pepper.
      In a large pot, add beef, garlic, bay leaf, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt to taste and enough water to cover beef.
    • Cook beef over medium high heat until water starts to boil.
      Lower heat some and cook for 2 ½ hours or until beef is tender and can be shredded with two forks.
    • When meat is ready, remove from pot and place on a plate to cool.
      Using two forks, shred beef and set aside in a bowl.

    Salad

    • Cut and slice your the onion, tomato, cilantro and lettuce.
      Add all to a bowl. Cube avocado and also add to bowl.
    • Add olives and sliced radishes if using.

    Dressing

    • Add oil, vinegar, lime juice, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
      Stir and combine well.
    • Although salpicon is ready to serve immediately, it taste even better if allowed to marinate for a little while.

    Serving

    • Serve salpicon on corn tostadas and top with additional lettuce, onions and avocado pieces if you like.
    • Top with pickled carrots, pickled jalapeno slices and crumbled queso fresco if using.
      Enjoy!

    Notes

    Tips
    If taking prepared salpicon out of the refrigerator, let sit for 20 minutes before serving.
    If you cannot find corn tostada shells, simply fry corn tortillas in a tablespoon of vegetable oil on both sides for 30 seconds and drain on paper towels until they crisp up.
    Could also cook beef in an instant pot or slow cooker.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6 | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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