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bistec a la mexicana

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Cathy71 avatar
Greenville, SC
Updated on Sep 7, 2018

This Bistec a la Mexicana recipe is a delicious blend of thinly sliced beef strips with garlic, onions, peppers and tomatoes made in a savory spicy chile tomato sauce. Serve with rice or rice and beans and warm tortillas. Super easy dish to prepare. Comfort food at its best!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin tip steak, cube steak, skirt steak (cut into thin slices)
  • 1 - onion (quartered)
  • 2 - serrano peppers (one chopped and the other one for topping)
  • 2 - roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maggi sauce or worcestershire sauce
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • - chopped cilantro (for topping)
  • TOMATO SAUCE
  • 2 - roma tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mexican oregano (regular oregano is fine too)
  • - pinch of salt

How To Make bistec a la mexicana

  • Step 1
    Season the beef strips with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet add oil. Preheat over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir fry the beef for about 5 minutes until seared a little.
  • Step 4
    Add the chopped onion, one serrano pepper (chopped) and garlic. (Save the other serrano pepper for topping) Stir all together. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add the chopped roma tomatoes and Maggi sauce to pan. Stir well together.
  • Step 6
    Add the quartered tomatoes and add to a blender or chopper with 1/2 a cup of water, oregano and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Bistec a la Mexican Cooking in a skillet
    Step 7
    Pour sauce into skillet and stir. When sauce comes to a simmer, cover skillet and lower heat. Cook for 25 minutes. Taste for salt. Season with more salt if needed.
  • Bistec a la Mexicana
    Step 8
    If you notice sauce is to dry, add a little more water. Top dish with chopped cilantro and more serrano pepper (thinly sliced) if you like.
  • Step 9
    Serve with white or yellow rice. Could also accompany rice and beans, avocado slices and warm tortillas. Enjoy!
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