Skirt Steak in Tomatillo Salsa with Nopales (Falda en Salsa Verde)

Name: Skirt Steak in Tomatillo Salsa with Nopales (Falda en Salsa Verde)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak; 1 cup onion, sliced and divided; 3 cloves garlic, divided; 1 3⁄4 cups Reduced Sodium Beef Broth, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 pounds tomatillos, husked and halved; 1 1⁄2 serrano chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups nopales, cleaned, washed, cut into strips and cooked; 1 pound red potatoes, halved

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This quick and easy meal uses skirt steak or flank steak and is full of authentic Mexican flavor.

Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesCook: 35 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
1 cup onion, sliced and divided
3 cloves garlic, divided
1 3⁄4 cups Reduced Sodium Beef Broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds tomatillos, husked and halved
1 1⁄2 serrano chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups nopales, cleaned, washed, cut into strips and cooked
1 pound red potatoes, halved

Directions

Step 1
In large saucepan, place skirt steak, ¼ cup onion, 1 clove garlic, 1½ cups beef broth and ½ teaspoon salt. Add enough water until meat is completely covered with liquid. Cook covered on medium-high heat for 45-60 minutes, or until meat is tender. Remove steak and shred with two forks.
Step 2
In blender, place tomatillos, ¼ cup onion, 2 cloves garlic, serrano chiles, cilantro, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup beef broth, and process until smooth.
Step 3
In 4-quart saucepan, add olive oil and ½ cup of sliced onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add potatoes and blended tomatillo salsa. Cook covered over medium heat for 8-12 minutes, or until the salsa turns to a deeper green.
Step 4
Add nopales (if nopales are from a jar, and the brine is spicy, remove chile and place on a strainer to remove brine) and shredded steak. Cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked. Serve with rice on the side.