Hilachas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Hilachas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tbsp garlic; 1 onion; 2 lb flank steak; 2 small pasilla Ancho chile (dry); 1 California chile (dry); 1 ground cumin; 8 tomatoes; 3 large tomatillos; 4 large white potatoes; 1 rice (optional)

Servings: persons

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Season meat with salt pepper and cumin
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Brown the meat
3
Meanwhile quarter onion and dice garlic add to pot
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Quarter tomatoes then add to pot
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Quarter tomatillos then add to pot
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Add water enough to cover the meat
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Add the dry chile's
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Bring to boil then reduce to low and cover
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Cook on low for about 3-4 hours until meat is tender
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Take the meat out and shred
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Blend the water with veggies and spices to create a sauce
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In a separate pan have heat on high with 2 Tsp.
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Of oil and fry meat add about 1tsp.
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Of garlic, fry until meat is crispy
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Add sauce back with meat
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Cut potatoes like french fries
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Add to sauce and simmer until potatoes are done
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Serve on top of a bed of rice
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Enjoy :)
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Side note* please remember to also season the sauce with salt and pepper I also go a little heavy on cumin but it's all on owns preferences my mom goes light on hers so that's why I leave it up to you.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp garlic, 1 onion, 2 lb flank steak, 2 small pasilla Ancho chile (dry), and more.

Yes, Hilachas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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