Shredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa

Name: Shredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 115 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds flank steak (cut into 3- to 4-inch chunks); 2 bay leaves; Half of a white onion; 3 garlic cloves (peeled); 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt; 10 black peppercorns (optional); 1 pound tomatillos (husks removed and rinsed); 1 garlic clove (peeled); 1 jalapeño or serrano chile (or to taste); 1/3 cup coarsely chopped white onion; 1 cup cilantro leaves and top part of stems; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt (or more to taste); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound baby red potatoes (if they are not so small, halved or quartered to be bite size)

Guisado de Carne en Salsa Verde

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Cooking time

1 hour 55 minutes

Rate this recipe

4.43 from 7 votes

Ingredients

2 pounds flank steak cut into 3- to 4-inch chunks
2 bay leaves
Half of a white onion
3 garlic cloves peeled
1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
10 black peppercorns optional
1 pound tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
1 garlic clove peeled
1 jalapeño or serrano chile or to taste
1/3 cup coarsely chopped white onion
1 cup cilantro leaves and top part of stems
1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound baby red potatoes if they are not so small, halved or quartered to be bite size

To Prepare

Place meat in a soup pot or large, heavy pot along with the bay leaves, half an onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt and black peppercorns. Cover with water up to 2 inches above top of the meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for 50 minutes to an hour, until the meat is thoroughly cooked and soft. Strain, reserving 3 cups of the meat cooking liquid. Once the meat has cooled enough to handle, shred it into pieces.
Place the tomatillos, 1 garlic clove and chiles in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the tomatillos have changed their color from bright green to pale green and are soft and thoroughly cooked but not coming apart, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in a blender or food processor, adding only one chile to begin. Add the onion, cilantro and salt to the blender and puree until smooth. Taste for heat, adding more chile until you have the desired amount of heat.
Heat the oil in a large casserole pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, pour the salsa into the pan, along with the potatoes and cook, partially covered, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 to 6 minutes. Toss in the shredded meat and pour in 2 cups of the meat cooking liquid. Stir and cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely cooked through and soft and the stew has thickened considerably. Add more cooking liquid if the sauce is thickening too much.
Serve with a side of warm corn tortillas.

Comments

133comments inShredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa

Jackie garms

Mar 01

made for family loved it great with homemade corn tortillas thank you for the recipes

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 01
  
  My pleasure Jackie!
  
Eveto Ronaldo

Mar 08

Oh my Goodness, I made this last night it is beyond good. I had made plain white rice but you don’t need it just mash the potatoes a bit and that is all the starch you need. I did however make fresh tortillas.

Thank you, Pati

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 13
  
  Yum with freshly made tortillas, a winner! Glad you liked it 😉
  
Marina Klein

Sep 27

Thank you so much for all of your videos & sharing your recipes!! I could literally watch your show ALL day. You’re so sweet and delightful and just have a great way of communicating to your audience. I can’t wait to try this recipe, I’m currently looking for the perfect ramekins so I can make flan (my boys appreciate everything I cook from your recipes, they never disappoint).

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 18
  
  Awesome! Good luck with the flan and hugs to you and your boys!
  
Clara Gaston

Sep 19

I only managed to tape the last 20 minutes of this episode, missing the part of how to prepare the flanked steak, but glad I was able to pull up the recipe.
Also, I was able to capture the camaraderie between you and your handsome father, making me realize how much I missed my dad, who died in 1987, who, by his own thinking, was a self-made cook (as I laugh with tongue in cheek), but because we loved and respected his presence, we tolerated him in love…
I also plan to make the red rice, with the huge prawns. I learned something about rice, that I never thought, about letting it sit in hot water before rinsing. My mom always ran her rice under water until the water ran clean, so that is how we were taught, but it’s nice that an old dog can learn something new!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 26
  
  Thanks for your kindness Clara, un abrazo!
  
Carol Zedler Steward

Mar 06

Came out so good!! Btw- I love your show so much! I look forward to it each Saturday. You have such a sweet personality. Love your cooking! Did you go to culinary school or did you just learn to cook like you do. My late husband always said I was a self taught chef. My hobby is cooking!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 08
  
  So glad you enjoyed this recipe Carol! You can read a bit more about how I ended up cooking here, un abrazo! http://patijinich.com/about/
  
2. corrina songer-meredith
  
  Aug 14
  
  Hi Pati! I live in San Diego and grew up on many traditional Mexican dishes and their influences. This recipe is a new family favorite. We were lucky to watch the episode featuring your familia.. so beautiful. Thank you for sharing those moments with your audience. They really paint a beautiful picture. Love that you cook from the heart.
  
  1. Pati Jinich
    
    Sep 05
    
    This is very sweet of you Corrina, gracias y un abrazo!
    
Craig Brumfield

Nov 14

Delicious, I made for my wife and friends and it was very good 🙂

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 02
  
  So happy everyone enjoyed Craig, yay!
  
A fan Nawauna

Oct 11

We love watching your show!! I made the flank steak and potatoes in green salsa…. it was a family hit!! Thanx for all your wonderfully delicious recipes and enjoyable show 😋😀😊 💜

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 12
  
  Thanks to you for following and for giving my recipes a chance, hugs to all the family!
  
Cheryl

Jun 06

Delicious recipe, Pati! Thank you for sharing! I loved this episode with you and your wonderful Pappa!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 12
  
  Thanks so much Cheryl!
  
  1. adan mohamud
    
    Jun 14
    
    oh pati i love your home cooked foods, desserts and drinks like milkshake it was so fun to watch your show on public television like i would watch lidia bastianich, jacques pepin, martin yan, ming tsai and so many others your foods are more desireable than others
    
    1. Pati Jinich
      
      Jun 15
      
      Thanks so much Adan, so glad you found me!
      
Byanka Vasquez

Apr 20

Hola pati soy una nueva seguidora tuya y ya ise 9 platillos tuyos mi novio está encantado es un placer seguírte te as convertido y mi amiga favorita gracias por aser mi vida mas deliciosa y placentera

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 25
  
  Ay, que linda Byanka mil gracias! Saludos a ti y a tu novio 😉
  
Miriam

Mar 24

I made this for dinner tonight, it was delicioso! My 13 year old and I love watching your show, we have made a few of your recipes and they never disappoint. Thank you Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 25
  
  You are very welcome Miriam, hugs to you and the kid 🙂
  
Terry Nelson

Aug 28

I was reading the comments and I noticed one used venison and it was a good combination. I am Canadian and you should consider putting your twist on native Canadian recipes. A lot deal with wild game and I think the flavours of Mexico would really add to them. I also wanted to know if you had used other meat such as lamb, pork, chicken with this recipe and if so, your thoughts on how the flavours of the tomatillos married with those meats. I really see them working well with wild game.
Thanks again for your inspiration!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 06
  
  Thanks for reaching out Terry! Tomatillos are super versatile and they go with every meat to be honest with you. Here a couple of recipes for you to try, enchiladas with chicken http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/sanborns-swiss-chicken-enchiladas/ and mole with pork http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/mole-verde-with-pork-and-white-beans/ Have fun!
  
Nicole

Jul 17

Pati! Esto quedó muy delicioso a todos nos gustaron mucho. Gracias por la receta. 😀

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 19
  
  Gracias a ti Nicole, que bueno que lo disfrutaron!
  
Sue Roulo

Jun 26

Hi Pati, I have made this recipe several times for my family–we love it! Thank you for sharing 🙂

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 27
  
  Thanks Sue for sharing this recipe with your family, glad you guys love it!
  
Lilly Witherspoon

Jun 05

Hola Pati! This recipe is so delicious! My family were ooo and mmm the whole time they were eating! This meal will be on our favorite list!
Love your show, and your family!
Muchos Gracias!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 08
  
  Muchas gracias a ti Lilly! Thank the family from me 😉
  
Chug Mendoza

Apr 14

Hola Pati! Gracias por esta receta. My wife, which by the way is your tocaya named Pati, and I watched this episode that gave me the inspiration to get it done. Just made a couple of changes. I couldn’t find flank steak at our mercado and my wife suggested to use brisket instead. The other addition was fresh parsley. Wifey wanted to get rid of it because it had been in the refrigerator for a while. It worked very good in the salsa verde. Also, I cooked it in a pressure cooker. Guess I cheated just a little. It came out mucho delicioso. Muchas gracias y buen dia!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 16
  
  Thanks Chug for your message, it is great that you decided to give your own twist to this recipe! Glad to hear it worked out well 😉 Best to you and to my tocaya!
  
MIRIAM SAUCEDA

Dec 03

I made this & my family liked it but in my opinion the meat was very chewy.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 04
  
  I’m sorry to hear this, Miriam.
  
Khia Haddox

Jul 07

I just watched you making this on our local pbs station, KCET Link in Santa Barbara, Ca.
First, your dad an you visiting him made me tear up. Second, I love your passion and ease in how you share your craft!
I can’t wait to try this recipe and make the flan as well.
Inspiring me to create some new dishes and start some new family favorites!
Great job, Pati!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 08
  
  Thank YOU Khia!
  
Juliana

Jun 16

Hi Patty!

So I made this recipe and my sauce was sour… Why do you think it was sour?What could I do to fix it?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 11
  
  Sometimes tomatillos can be sour if they are not ripe, or if they are past their prime, Juliana. Here’s some more info: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/tomatillos1/
  
Karen

Jun 10

Pati. This was deliscious. I cut the potatoes smaller n added a little garlic powder n onion powder,, had company over. I made homemade tortillas. Everyone loved it!
Thank you.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 17
  
  I’m happy to hear that everyone loved it, Karen…sounds like a great dinner!
  
Kathleen

Jun 04

Hello, Pati. As usual I’m a little late to the party and watched this episode for the first time last night. (Dang, your kids have grown since this episode!) This looks like another keeper and I can’t wait to try this. You have shared so many great recipes and I have never made a dud yet. I have to say your Sangrita recipe is one that is in rotation every time we have a get together. Thanks for making me look like I know what I’m doing in the kitchen.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jun 05
  
  That makes me so happy to hear, Kathleen! Thank YOU.
  
Carrie Anne

Jan 09

Pati – My husband just made this recipe, using venison, and adding baby carrots when he added the potatoes, and it was absolutely delicious! We really enjoy your show, and my family gave us your Mexican Table Cookbook for Christmas. We look forward to enjoying more of your recipes!

1. Pati
  
  Jan 10
  
  Yay! Have lots more fun with the recipes, Carrie.
  
Carlos Ayala

Nov 19

If there is one combo my mother and I love eating, it’s meat and potatoes! (But I mean, who wouldn’t love that combo, right? 😉 ) And I usually enjoy making her two separate recipes, but I always love ideas that merge the two together and make a yummy dish. We watched this episode together, and she immediately begged me to make this for her. Looks like we have ourselves a good meal coming ahead.

1. Pati
  
  Nov 19
  
  Enjoy this meat and potatoes meal, Carlos! And say hi to your mom for me.
  
Krystel Seier

Mar 24

Patti, this has become a family favorite. That and your Alphabet soup!!! It’s constantly requested around here! Thank you! XO

1. Pati
  
  Mar 26
  
  That’s awesome that it is a family favorite – thanks for sharing Krystel.
  
Gloria. Kino Bay Mexico

Jan 13

Are there any pictures of your full kitchen you use on PBS? I am going to remodel mine & love the Mexican style of yours especially the Talavera tile

1. Pati
  
  Jan 18
  
  There are some pictures on various press pieces, like this one http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120912_BethesdaMag_PatisPicks.pdf Good luck with your remodel Gloria!
  
Mandy Jo

Nov 05

I stumbled upon your show this past week while on vacation. Can I just say I LOVE it!!!! I couldn’t wait to get home to make this meal. Just made it tonight. The flavors are SOOOO delicious!!!!

1. Pati
  
  Nov 07
  
  Thank you, Mandy Jo!
  
Carlos

Aug 21

Are the potatoes partially cooked before place into the sauce?

1. Pati
  
  Aug 22
  
  The potatoes go in raw…but cut them small enough so that they cook in the allotted time.
  
Ross

Jul 25

Great photo of the Shredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa.

What is your opinion of canned tomatillos versus fresh?

It is difficult to find Mexican ingredients in my area. We are planning a trip to a place that has Mexican grocery stores.

I am considering buying a few cans of tomatillos, if in stock, to keep in our pantry.

Thank you.

1. Pati
  
  Jul 27
  
  I recommend using fresh, but if you can’t find fresh canned will work too.
  
Cynthia

Apr 14

I have also learned that this recipe works great with chicken as well ( for my mom who doesn’t eat red meat ) ! Thanks again

1. Pati
  
  Apr 21
  
  Super!
  
Woody & Julie, Sunshine Beach, Australia

Mar 24

Hi Pati, G’day from Australia. We have just discovered your show and love it. I made this and it was terrific. Where we live we have a bit of trouble sourcing Tomatillos and the like but with a bit of effort we did and the result was worth it. Keep up the good work.

1. Pati
  
  Mar 27
  
  So happy you were able to find the tomatillos and enjoyed the recipe!
  
Tina

Mar 13

Are you supposed to take the onion out or shred it with the beef?

1. Pati
  
  Mar 13
  
  Hola Tina, Yes take the onion out and puree it with the tomatillos in the blender.
  
LeeAnna Stepp

Feb 24

I realize this is one of your older recipes but I just keep coming back to it. I love the combination and usually do all 3 meals for a huge family dinner at my house. I always come off as the best cook and I have you to thank! This flan is to die for!

1. Pati
  
  Feb 27
  
  LeeAnna that is awesome…thank YOU!
  
Jessica

Mar 20

Tastes and smells like home. Thank you for translating it so simply! Served with rice, burrito style, and a slice of lime! Yum!

1. Pati
  
  Mar 24
  
  Thank you!!
  
bbqbrisket

Feb 13

Made this. This is an OK recipe and fairly easy to make.
But I found (for me) it did not have a whole lot of flavor.
I later melted some Monterey Jack on top which did add another dimension but still could have used some additional flavor.

1. Pati
  
  Feb 13
  
  Thank you for trying it!
  
Gary

Feb 08

Pati, can this be made in a slow cooker?

Dan V

Jan 04

This sounds delicious! How do you think this will cook in titanium cookware? Anyone try it? We just put this set on our wedding registry. http://www.titanium-cookware.com/

1. Pati
  
  Jan 06
  
  Hi Dan, Congrats on your upcoming wedding!! I think it will work great in that cookware; hope you try it!
  
Cindy Hamel

Oct 21

Pati, I can’t believe that this recipe is not in your cookbook. I made it but used a chuck roast instead of flank steak (for which it took almost an hour more.)I was thrilled with the outcome! It had such complexity. Your the Lidea of Mexican cooking. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes, but really wish this one was in your cookbook.

1. Pati
  
  Oct 22
  
  Hola Cindy, Thank you! My cookbook preceded Season 3 of my show, so this recipe came after. Very happy to hear you tried it!!
  
Ana

Oct 19

Hello Pati,

I love your recipes and your show. I just wanted to know what kind of cookware do you use? Your pots and pans are so colorful I really like them.

Thank You,

Ana

1. Pati
  
  Oct 22
  
  Hi Ana, Thank you for watching! The pots and pans are from Le Creuset.
  
Ana

Oct 19

Hello Pati,

Yadira

Aug 25

Hola Pati,

Your recipes are so delicious and easy to make, thanks so much for your show! I am going to a mexican carniceria later and was wondering how yo say flank steak in Spanish?

Thanks!

1. Pati
  
  Aug 25
  
  Thank you, Yadira! Flank steak is “falda” in Spanish. 🙂
  
Ana

Jul 12

Hola Pati I cook two of your recipe the shredded flank steak with potatoes in green salsa and my 15 year daughter did the orange vanilla flan we are in love with your recipes I can’t wait to cook more of your delicious recipes.

1. Pati
  
  Jul 14
  
  Thank YOU!!
  
Ana

Jul 12

Pati I cook two of your recipes the shredded flank with potatoes in green salsa and the orange vanilla flan my family love your recipes they are so delicious thank you

1. Pati
  
  Jul 14
  
  Hi Ana, So happy your family likes the recipes; thank you for making them!!
  
Ylonda

Jun 23

Pati thank you so much for this recipe. It was so easy to cook and really delicious. My husband and I wanted something different and when I saw this episode I knew I wanted to make this.

1. Pati
  
  Jun 24
  
  So happy you tried it, Ylonda! 🙂
  
Ana Raquel

Jun 06

Buenos dias Pati! Me encanta esta receta! Tan facil y deliciosa. I made it the same evening I watched the episode and I’m making it again tonight for a guy I recently started dating. I’m sure he’ll enjoy it as much as I do! Mil gracias 🙂

Sinceramente,
Ana Raquel

1. Pati
  
  Jun 08
  
  I hope he does, but mostly, I hope you do, every time you make it!
  
Amanda Rupe

May 27

I must have made some mistakes because it didn’t turn out right and the meat was tough:'(

1. Pati
  
  May 28
  
  I’m sorry to hear this, Amanda. Maybe try cooking the flank steak longer next time. It should cook until it will pull apart very easily.
  
  1. Amanda Rupe
    
    May 29
    
    Thank you so much for replying. I ordered your cookbook the same night I made this and it arrived today. I’m so excited to start going through it! I think part of my problem also was I used more potatoes and steak but didn’t really make a double recipe of the sauce. My husband is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He grew up on a farm in Iowa. Im slowly able to find other things that I can add into his diet (it has only taken 20 years:-D) Can you believe that growing up he NEVER had homemade tacos or even spaghetti! Thanks again
    
Vicki Sandoval Jones

May 18

Gua!!!! Que receta tan fabulosa!!! WOW!!! What a fabulous recepie!! I really enjoy watching your program from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You give us authentic Mexican home cooking–comida casera–and that is what I like. Vicki

1. Pati
  
  May 18
  
  Happy to hear, Vicki!
  
Cynthia

May 11

For my first Mothers Day, I decided to fix this for dinner. It was wonderful!!! Such a memory of fixing a wonderful dinner with the ” help ” of my son. I hope to encourage in him a love of cooking. Thank you Pati! So happy I found your show a few nights ago.

1. Pati
  
  May 11
  
  So happy you found it too, Cynthia!
  
nayeli rodriguez

Apr 26

Hi pati im in love with your show specially with this recepie i been craving it. I told my mom about your recepie and i hope we try it soon. Plus i wanted to comment i love when you have your boy on the show specially juju ahaha i think his so funny.

1. Pati
  
  Apr 26
  
  Haha! Thank you, Nayeli. Juju is a little bandit!
  
  1. nayeli rodriguez
    
    Apr 29
    
    I really appreciate you taking the time to reply back(: another thing I enjoy is watching all the beautiful states from my tierra caliente Michoacan <3
    
  2. nayeli rodriguez
    
    Apr 29
    
    I really appreciate you taking the time to reply back(: another thing I enjoy is watching all the beautiful states from my tierra caliente Michoacan <3!
    
Stanley Krol

Apr 22

Pati, I love to cook and try new recipes. I recently discovered Pati’s Mexican Table on WTTW Create a PBS in Chicago Illinois, and what a great discovery. Your recipes, and show are fantastic. I love the flavors of Mexican cuisine. And you have a cookbook fabuloso!

1. Pati
  
  Apr 22
  
  So glad you found me, Stanley!
  
Richard

Apr 22

I just loved your dad and the way you just beam when you talk about him. Brought a tear. The love both ways really shows. How about sharing the recipe of what he made. Phone rang and I missed most of it.
Love your show I just can’t take the heat from the peppers.

1. Pati
  
  Apr 22
  
  Haha! Thanks Richard, here is a recipe for those Eggs, just tuck them into a torts with refried beans http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2009/08/mexican_style_eggs/
  
Barb Coker

Apr 15

I have never cooked with tomatillos before. After reading about them, I decided we should have looked for smaller ones that would have tasted a little sweeter. I served this with a generous dollop of sour crème on the side, and it was yummy. I also noticed the lime wedges in the photo. Should we squeeze some over it too?

1. Pati
  
  Apr 16
  
  Hola Barb, So happy you tried my recipe! Yes, you may squeeze a little lime juice on it!!
  
Barb Schlink

Apr 12

Pati,

I love your show,I watch from St. Paul, Minnesota on PBS.
My son lives in Houston TX and I know they have good Mexican food down there but I share your recipes with him,(He likes to cook)because it makes me feel closer to him.

Thanks for such great recipes to share.

Barb

1. Pati
  
  Apr 16
  
  Hola Barb, Thank you for watching!! So nice hearing you share my recipes with your son — I hope he likes them.
  
Victoria

Apr 12

Hola Pati,

Acabo de ver tu programa de cocina por primera vez apenas hace unos minutos y me encanto. No pude evitar el venir inmediatamente a ver tu sitio en el internet. Me encantan los postres asi que muy pronto estare haciendo el flan con naranja y vainilla (espero me salga tan rico como a ti). Tratare las otras recetas tambien por supuesto. Gracias por compartir. Saludos.

1. Pati
  
  Apr 16
  
  Gracias!
  
Pierrette Tyson

Apr 12

Hi! I loved watching your show for the first time today and want to try this recipe for an event I am hosting on Tuesday night. Since I work, I’d like to make the dish this Sunday. Would it be as good if I make it a few days in advance?

1. Pati
  
  Apr 16
  
  Hola Pierrette, I apologize…it sounds like I’m a few days late in responding. Yes, it will be fine if you make it a few days ahead.
  
Ernie

Apr 09

Thanks, Pati! I love any meat in salsa verde, but the waxy little potatoes make this one memorable. Rolled up in a fresh, warm corn tortilla, it’s one of the most delicious tacos I have ever tasted. Made it yesterday … my supermarket was selling large packages of sirloin pork chops for about $2.50 a pound, so that’s what I used.

1. Pati
  
  Apr 09
  
  Thanks, Ernie! Sounds delicious with pork!!
  
Viviana

Mar 27

Hola Pati me encanta tu programa vivo en Ciudad Juarez Mexico, y lo veo en el canal 13 PBS , todas tus recetas son tan ricas, que dan ganas de cocinar al verte.

1. Pati
  
  Mar 28
  
  Gracias!
  
daniel lukensow

Feb 01

Pati
I caught your show in Phoenix, PBS, and my wife and I really enjoyed your relaxed style. You come across pleasingly well. I am going to do your shredded flank steak for Super Bowl Sunday with my friends. I know it will be superb. ALSO, we love chili
relanos and didn’t see anything on your site. I don’t know why but we love them and I must tell you it is very difficult to find a really good one in a restaurant.

1. Pati
  
  Feb 01
  
  Hi Daniel,
  First of all, my husband has your same name! Secondly, I will try to post a recipe for Chiles Rellenos soon. Thanks for tuning in!
  
Marla

Jan 29

Can I use Chuck Roast instead of Flank Steak?

1. Pati
  
  Jan 30
  
  Yes you can Marla! You may need to cook it a bit longer, until it is soft and tender.
  
Meg

Jan 27

Hi Pati! I also posted on your blog earlier in the month, but wanted to tell you again how glad I am to have discovered you & your recipes recently! You are absolutely delightful and I so enjoy watching your show and cooking your dishes every week. This will be my 4th week cooking with you- I just went to the store to get everything to make the Tuna Minilla, the tortilla soup & the lime cake. I love all of the flavorful food you make and can’t wait to see what you will make next week! I will be cooking with you again next week I’m sure!

Gilda

Jan 20

I posted on FB but it bears repeating… Pati, muchisimas gracias por la receta de guisado! ohmygosh! it is sooo easy…and delicious! It took me back to the days of my grandma and tia when i’d visit in Mexico. And now as an adult would be intimidated at the process..no more thanks to you. Continue to offer true mexican dishes such as this on the air…oh, and the rice came out terrific too!
btw, i mixed in some cooked nopales (from your method of cooking) into the guisado towards the end…..perfection!

1. Pati
  
  Jan 20
  
  Gilda, there is never enough repeating for me, I love hearing that my recipes are tried and liked: few things make me happier. Thank you so much for writing and please continue to do so! If you have any particular cravings for next season, let me know.
  
Hilda Vandergriff

Jan 20

Pati I just love watching you cook. I’m learning so much. Do you have a cookbook?

1. Pati
  
  Jan 20
  
  So glad! Thank you! And yes I do, here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Patis-Mexican-Table-Secrets-Cooking/dp/0547636474
  
Llana Hines

Jan 19

I love your show and this recipe! Where can I find the nutrition details for your recipes?

1. Pati
  
  Jan 20
  
  Thanks Llana! I am sorry, but I have not added the nutritional details to the recipes… Will consider how to add them!
  
Tracy

Jan 15

Your show is new in Minnesota on PBS (TPT2 network), and I love it. Your recipe style reminds me of Lidia Bastianich; simple, nutritious, with a focus on good ingredients and cooking with passion. I just made the shredded flank steak with salsa verde the other day, and it was delicious. I’m going to try the flan recipe this weekend.

On the show, I didn’t see you use evaporated milk in the flan, which is called for in the recipe. Is this a deviation from what you did?

Many thanks!
Tracy

1. Pati
  
  Jan 17
  
  Hola Tracy, Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me & for trying my recipe! I’m happy to hear you found the show in Minnesota!! Yes, use the evaporated milk in the flan. Let me know what you think if you try it…
  
  1. Gina Mejia
    
    Aug 04
    
    Pati,
    Saw your show for the first time this weekend. Sounds like this is a new show in the Twin Cities. Super excited to try some of your recipes! Finally I have found someone who offers easy recipes that the every day person can use. You have another fan!
    
    1. Pati
      
      Aug 05
      
      Hola Gina, So happy you enjoyed the show! I hope you try many of the recipes.
      
Jenine

Jan 11

I have never made Mexican at home before but watched your show today and I was inspired by both the dish with Mexican rice and prawns and the flank steak.
I was wondering if the shredded flank steak recipe can be made without the potatoes and still be as good. Or is there another veg I could substitute??
Thank you!
Jenine

1. Pati
  
  Jan 12
  
  Yes! It can be made without the potatoes: in fact, may times I make it just like that. You can add any other veggies that you like. Sometimes I add diced zucchini or green beans: they will take a bit less to cook, so just watch so they don’t get too mushy.
  
Marina

Jan 07

Pati! this dish looks delicious (and easy, will try it next week)! And the flan…. can wait to try it all.
The new season is amazing, congratulations Pati!!!

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