Rough- Shredded Beef Burritos.

Joe Heimer

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Rough-Food Essay

2-22-11

Shredded Beef Burritos

The first time I ever had a shredded beef burrito was in the summer of 1978. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was seven years old and I had just moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona from northern Illinois. Shortly after moving their we went to a restaurant called Taco Hacienda. I had never herd of Mexican food, or had I ever tried it. I do not remember what I ordered on my first trip, but I do remember what my father ordered. He ordered the mighty shredded beef burrito. I remember saying, wow, that looks awesome! So, my mom gave a small portion of my fathers burrito to my brother and I. I was in Ecstasy. Every since that evening in the summer of 78, I have had an infatuation with shredded beef. I can honestly say that I have never went more then a month with out a shredded beef burrito. In all actuality, it has some what become a family tradition to eat this great meal. I eat it for special occasions and often it is made for holidays.

There are many different ways to make shredded beef burritos. I prefer the very simple method of using a slow cooker. First you have to get a few pounds of beef. I usually get what is on sale from the local grocery store. You can use a roast or any other cut of meet. My personal favorites are top round and seven bone roast. I place the beef in the slow cooker and then I add one small jar of a Mexican style salsa or picante sauce. I then add one small can of petite diced green chiles. I set the cooker on low for about eight hours, or on high for about 5 hours. After it is done I shred the meat. This usually is not difficult because it pretty much falls apart all on its own. You then can make your burritos any way you want to. Although I prefer them with refried beans and cheese, it is up to the individual to make what suits their own taste buds. As a matter of fact, as far as I am concerned it does not matter if you even put them on burrito (tortilla) shells. You can use corn shells, hard shells, breed, or even eat this great beef as an appetizer with crackers. Although I call them burritos, it is really just shredded beef, and you can also use chicken or pork to get virtually the same out come.http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,shredded_beef_burritos,FF.html