🌮✨ Festive Mexican Salpicón by Pati Jinich

This Festive Mexican Salpicón by @PatiJinich combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette into a vibrant dish perfect for tacos, salads, or chips. Let it marinate overnight for the ultimate explosion of flavor. 🌮✨

If you’re looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish, this Festive Mexican Salpicón from one of my favorite chefs, @PatiJinich, is a must-try! A colorful medley of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for tacos, chips, or even a refreshing salad. Let it marinate overnight to unlock its full flavor potential. Buen Provecho!


Ingredients


For the Salpicón

1.5 pounds flank steak, cut into 2-inch chunks

1 white onion

5 garlic cloves

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 medium carrots, diced

2 medium red potatoes, diced

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

3 large radishes, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped


For the Vinaigrette

1/3 cup white vinegar

3+ tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup olive oil

3/4 cup slivered red onions

Directions


1. Cook the Meat

In a large saucepan, combine the flank steak, white onion, garlic cloves, and bay leaves.

Cover with water, bring to a boil, and add kosher salt. Lower the heat and simmer for 1.5–2 hours until the meat is tender.

Skim off any foam during cooking. Transfer the cooked meat to a bowl, shred, and set aside. Strain the broth and return it to the saucepan.


2. Prepare the Vegetables

Cook the diced potatoes in the broth for 6–8 minutes.

Add the diced carrots and cook for another 3–4 minutes.

Finally, add the peas and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and let them cool.


3. Make the Vinaigrette

In a bowl, whisk together white vinegar, lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, dark brown sugar, and minced garlic.

Gradually add olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Add the slivered red onions and let them macerate for 15 minutes. Set the onions aside for garnish.


4. Marinate and Assemble

Toss 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette with the shredded beef and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Toss another 1/3 cup of vinaigrette with the cooked vegetables.

Combine the beef and vegetables, then serve over a bed of chopped Romaine lettuce.

Garnish with marinated red onions, fresh avocado slices, cilantro, and sliced radishes.


Why You’ll Love It


This dish is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors and textures. The tender, marinated beef pairs perfectly with the vibrant vegetables and zesty vinaigrette. It’s a versatile dish that can be served as a light salad, hearty tacos, or even scooped up with tortilla chips.