1 In a medium-size, heavy-bottomed saucepan heat the oil over moderate heat. 2  Add the shallots and saute until soft (about 5 minutes). 3  Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT THE MEAT; bring to a boil. 4  Remove marinade from heat and let cool. 5  Pour the cooled marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the beef.
The encomienda (Spanish pronunciation: [eÅkoËmjenda]) was a labor system, rewarding conquerors with the labor of particular groups of people. It was first established in Spain during the Roman period, but utilized also following the Christian reconquest of Muslim territory.
The Spanish authorities were alarmed at this decline in the local Indian population. New laws made by the Spanish in 1542 put an end to them being taken as slaves. Indians could no longer work in mines and on the land. Instead, a new system was introduced called the encomienda system.