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Mexican Pot
Roast
3 Large Ancho Chilies
1 1/4 Cups Dry Red Wine
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Garlic
4 Large Serranos Or Jalepenos
-- chopped
2 Teaspoons Cumin
3/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Oregano
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
4 Large Onions -- sliced
3 Pounds Beef Brisket
Tortillas
Cilantro Sprigs -- garnish
Feta Or Queso Fresco --
garnish
Remove the stems and the seeds
from the dried chiles, if using. Rinse and place in a saucepan with
water to cover. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover
and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and set aside. Preheat the oven
to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, puree the softened
chiles or chile powder with the wine, orange juice, vinegar, garlic,
fresh chiles, ground spices, oregano and salt until smooth. Scatter
half of the onions and raisins in a roasting pan and place the beef
on top of them. Scatter the remaining onions and raisins over the
beef and then pour on the chile mixture, spreading with a spatula to
evenly coat the meat. Cover the roasting pan tightly and bake
until the brisket is very tender, about 4 hours. Shred the meat with
a fork and mix with the onions and juices. Serve on warmed tortillas
garnished with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, sliced avocados, queso
fresco or crumbled fresh feta cheese.
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