Hilachas

Guatemalan hilachas are a feast for the senses, with perfectly cooked beef in a blend of authentic flavors and traditional spices. Follow the steps and enjoy this typical Guatemalan dish.

Follow the steps to enjoy this typical Guatemalan dish: Guatemalan hilachas are a feast of beef cooked in a perfect blend of authentic flavors and traditional spices.

Hilachas

Main Dish
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of Beef

1 Onion

1 Tomato

3 Garlic cloves

½ teaspoon of Thyme

5 Bay leaves

Thyme

1 pound of Tomato

1 Guajillo chili

cup of Toasted wheat flour

1 pound of Potatoes

1 Bell pepper

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : In a deep pot, add 2 liters of water and the beef, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, onion, tomato, and salt.

Step 2 : Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.

Step 3 : Shred the beef and set aside.

Step 4 : Cook the guajillo chili and bell pepper in water.

Step 5 : Then blend with the tomatoes, onion, and garlic.

Step 6 : Brown the wheat flour and add the beef broth, potatoes, and shredded beef to the pot.

Step 7 : Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 8 : Incorporate the sauce and flour.

Step 9 : Cook for another 15 minutes.

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