Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        cubed round steak
   2      teaspoons     lard
   6      cups          water (or 3 cups water 3 cups beer)
   1      cup           chopped onions
   2                    tomatillos -- quartered
     1/2  cup           cilantro leaves -- chopped
   2      cups          chopped green chilies
     1/2  cup           tomato sauce
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      pepper -- (freshly ground)
   4                    new potatoes -- cubed
   4      large         carrots -- sliced

Preparation:

In a stew pot, brown the cubed meat in hot lard. Add water and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the onion, tomatillos, cilantro, green chilies, tomato sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer about 45 minutes, then add the potatoes and carrots. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender. Serve with warmed flour tortillas.