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Shredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa

Shredded Flank Steak with Potatoes in Green Salsa

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

  1. 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!

  2. 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 😉

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

  9. 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 😉

  10. 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 🙂

  11. 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!

  12. 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!

  13. 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!

  14. 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 😉

  15. 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!

  16. 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.

  17. 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!

  18. 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/

  19. 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!

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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!

  25. 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!

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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!

  29. 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!

  30. 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.

  31. 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!

  32. 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!!

  33. 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!

  34. Gary

    Feb 08

    Pati, can this be made in a slow cooker?

  35. 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!

  36. 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!!

  37. 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.

  38. Ana

    Oct 19

    Hello Pati,

  39. 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. 🙂

  40. 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!!

  41. 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!!

  42. 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! 🙂

  43. 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!

  44. 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

  45. 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!

  46. 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!

  47. 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!

  48. 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!

  49. 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/

  50. 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!!

  51. 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.

  52. 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!

  53. 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.

  54. 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!!

  55. 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!

  56. 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!

  57. 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.

  58. 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!

  59. 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.

  60. 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

  61. 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!

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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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