Mojo Shredded Beef Mac & Cheese

Shredded Beef

• 2 lbs flank steak, cut into 3–4 chunks
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp Badia Complete Seasoning®

Mojo Marinade & Sear

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 2 limes
• Juice of 1/2 sour orange
• 2 tbsp Badia Mojo Rub
• 1 medium white onion, sliced
• 6 tbsp Badia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Mac & Cheese

• 12 oz macaroni pasta
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 oz Gouda cheese, shredded
• 4 oz Colby Jack cheese, shredded
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Cheese Sauce

• • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)
  • 6 oz whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Badia Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Badia Smoked Paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

1. Cook the Beef
   Add flank steak to a pressure cooker with bay leaves, salt, garlic, onion, Badia Complete Seasoning®, and enough water to fully cover. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Remove and shred using two forks.
2. Marinate & Crisp the Beef
   In a bowl, combine shredded beef with garlic, lime juice, sour orange juice, Badia Mojo Rub, sliced onion, and Badia Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef mixture. Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a crispy crust, then stir and continue cooking until desired crispiness is reached.
3. Cook the Pasta
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.
4. Make the Cheese Sauce
   In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic, Badia Garlic Powder, Badia Smoked Paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Whisk in flour one tablespoon at a time until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously, followed by heavy cream.
   Reduce heat to low and add half of the shredded cheese mixture, one handful at a time, stirring until fully melted before adding more. Stir in remaining seasonings.
5. Assemble the Mac & Cheese
   Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until fully coated. Transfer to a baking dish or cast iron skillet. Layer half of the remaining cheese in the middle and the rest on top.
6. Bake & Finish
   Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Serve
   Top mac & cheese with crispy mojo shredded beef or mix it in. Serve hot and enjoy.