Tasajo, Caribbean Dried Beef

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 1 lb. tasajo (dried beef)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons mashed garlic
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 cup tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium size bowl, let tasajo soak in water for 10 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, put about a quart of water, the tasajo, and cook for 15 minutos. Drain, then cut into small pieces.
3. In the same saucepan, put 2 quarts of water, the cut tasajo and cook on medium heat for 2 hours. Drain and shred.
4. In a medium frying pan heat the olive oil, and put in the onion, garlic and peppers, and heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, and tasajo, and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.