Hilachas
Servings
6servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, boil the flank steak in about 12 cups of water with 1 tsp of salt and 2 bay leaves for 2 hours. Ensure that the meat is always submerged in the water. If a lot of the water evaporates within the 2 hours, add the remaining 6 cups of water. Ensure to also remove the scum from the top of the water as it boils.
  2. Remove the steak from the pot and allow it to rest. Also reserve the remaining cooking water.
  3. To a blender add the tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic, onion, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried chilies and 1 cup of the reserved cooking water to a blender and blend until completely smooth, working in batches if needed.
  4. Add the blended mixture, along with 2-2.5 cups of additional reserved cooking water, to the large pot over medium heat and allow it to come to a simmer.
  5. Shred the meat into medium-sized shreds (if you shred the meat too fine it will become tangled in the stew) and add it to the pot along with the potatoes, carrots cumin, salt, pepper and remaining bay leaf. Allow this to simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender. .
  6. Check for seasoning before serving with rice, beans and fresh tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Hilachas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 673mg 28%
Potassium 1322mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin A 94%
Vitamin C 54%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 7%
Iron 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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