Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)

Name: Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Beef Broth; 1 lb Chuck Roast; 1 whole Diced Onion; 2 whole Diced Tomatoes; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 8 whole Flour Tortilla; 2 whole Lime Juice; 1 tsp Mexican Oregano; 1 cup Refried Beans; 4 whole Roma Tomato; 0.5 cup Salsa; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 2 whole Serrano Pepper; 1 cup Shredded Lettuce; 0.5 cup Sour Cream; 2 tbsp White Vinegar

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Mexican High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Clean Eating

Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) feature tender, shredded chuck roast simmered with tomatoes, onion, serrano chiles, lime, and oregano for a bright, beefy bite with gentle heat. Piled onto crisp tostadas with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa, they balance crunch, acidity, and richness—perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend gathering.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the chuck roast, broth, tomatoes, onion, bay leaves, serrano chiles, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
2

Remove the roast from the pot and shred the meat with 2 forks.
3

To assemble the tostadas, spread refried beans on the tortillas, then add shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.