Bisteces a la Mexicana (Mexican Style Beef Stew)
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4.9
Bisteces a la Mexicana (Mexican Style Beef Stew)
Description
This Mexican Style Beef Stew starts by seasoning cubed top sirloin with kosher salt and allowing it to rest for an hour to enhance flavor. The meat is quickly browned in hot olive oil in a cast iron pan or Dutch oven. Then, sliced onions, jalapeños, dried oregano, and ground cumin are added and cooked until the vegetables soften.
Afterward, canned diced tomatoes with their juices are added, and the mixture is simmered covered on low heat for about 45 minutes until the beef is tender and the flavors meld. Fresh chopped cilantro is stirred in just before serving to add a touch of freshness.
Serving suggestions include warm corn tortillas and cooked rice on the side, as well as pickled jalapeños for extra spice if desired. This dish offers a balance of spicy, herbal, and savory notes characteristic of Mexican home cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds top sirloin (diced into 3/4 inch cubes)
- corn tortillas warm, soft
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- jalapeños pickled
- 1 white onion sliced 1/4 inch thick sliced, halved (2 cups, large
- 4 jalapeños (stemmed and sliced (remove seeds for mild, leave in for spicy))
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 cups tomato from 2 cans, diced petite, with their juices
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and let it sit 1 hour.
- In a large cast iron pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat. When hot add the meat and cook, stirring 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, jalapeno, oregano, and cumin, and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add the tomatoes and cook, covered stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes. Add the cilantro.
- Divide the meat and serve family style with warm tortillas, rice and pickled jalapeno on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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