Hilachas, Receta Tradicional de la Cocina Guatemalteca

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: bread

Lettuce wraps lower carbs, while bread is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chopped tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves and coriander; cover and cook for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

In a separate pot, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes; drain.

Add cooked potatoes to the beef mixture and stir gently to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot with warm tortillas and sliced avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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