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.
Encomienda: Spanish Slavery in the New World. The Encomienda System was established in response to the colonists' need for Indian labour, but became the most destructive system in the history of Spanish America. When the Spanish arrived in the New World, they brought with them a set of customs and traditions from their old Spain. One of the systems that were commonly practiced in Western Europe was forced labour. In Spain, this was knownas the Encomienda system.