Salpicon(Chopped Beef With Mint And Orange)

• 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)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, reserving the broth and chop it fine.
4. In a bowl, combine the beef, orange juice, 1/4 cup of the reserved broth, onion, mint, lemon juice, pepper and salt to taste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
6. Set in the center of a platter and surround it with corn chips for dipping.
7. Makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving 6 as an hors d'oeuvre.

boneless lean beef chuck, salt, orange juice, onion, mint leaves, lemon juice, pepper, corn chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=718205 (may not work)