Easy Bistec a la Mexicana Recipe: One pot Mexican Beef
Easy, and authentic Bistec a la Mexicana recipe. Thinly sliced beef, seasoned with Mexican flavors, ready in under 25 minutes! Perfect for a fast dinner or as a fillling for tacos or burritos.
Equipment
- 1 large pan
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin or your prefered steak
- 2 cups tomato chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 piece jalapeno sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cummin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove Garlic thinely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Chop the onion and tomato into small cubes. Slice the jalapeño (or serrano if you like heat). If you’re not into spicy flavors, remove the seeds—this will dial down the heat. For a bolder kick, leave the seeds in!
- Cut the beef into thin strips or small pieces. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once hot, toss in the beef, seasoning it with salt, cumin, garlic and oregano. let it cook for other 3 minutes.
- When the beef begins to brown, add chopped onions, tomatoes and jalapeños and let it cook for an additional 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beef is fully cooked and tender.
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Notes
Serve this delicious recipe with:
- Refried beans (frijoles refritos)
- Mexican Rojo Rice (arroz recipe)
- Salsa Verde, because there is no Mexican meal without good salsa!
- Warm corn tortillas
- Sopita de Conchitas as a starter
- A simple green salad
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Bistec a la Mexicana Recipe: One pot Mexican Beef
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
341
mg
15
%
Potassium
822
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
532
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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