Meat in Green Pipián

Try this recipe for meat in green pipián. Green pipián is a typical Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds, also known as pepita, green tomatoes, and chili. This sauce is delicious for accompanying different meats.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 beef tenderloins
  • 200 grams pumpkin seeds, (shelled pumpkin seeds)
  • 50 grams peanuts, peeled
  • 1 kilo tomatillo
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • 1 leaf radish, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 liters chicken broth
  • 4 serrano chiles
  • 1/4 onions, chopped
Preparation
2h
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  • In a pot with water and a little onion, boil the meat fillets until they are well cooked, approx. 30 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the water and place it on a plate while you prepare the pipián.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the serrano chiles and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Then add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until they change color.
  • Remove the chiles and tomatoes from the water and place them in a food processor.
  • Add the onion, garlic, lettuce, radish leaves, and cilantro to the processor and blend. Place on a plate.
  • Now in the food processor, process the pumpkin seeds and peanuts until you have a very fine flour.
  • In a large skillet with a little oil, fry the seed flour and peanuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the green tomato mixture and 2 cups of chicken broth to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the meat and cook for 10 more minutes.

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