Salpicon(Chopped Beef With Mint And Orange) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless lean beef chuck, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
1/4 c. minced onion
1/4 c. minced fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. pepper
corn chips (as an accompaniment)

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan cover the beef with water, add the salt and bring the water to a boil, skimming the froth as it rises to the surface.
Simmer the beef, covered, for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours or until it is very tender and let it cool in the broth, uncovered.
Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, reserving the broth and chop it fine.
In a bowl, combine the beef, orange juice, 1/4 cup of the reserved broth, onion, mint, lemon juice, pepper and salt to taste.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
Set in the center of a platter and surround it with corn chips for dipping.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving 6 as an hors d'oeuvre.