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Colombian Carne Bistec - Colombian Steak with Onions and Tomatoes

Beef lovers, you'll love this quick Colombian Carne en Bistec steak dish cooked with onions, tomatoes and cumin.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American , Colombian

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs sirloin tip steak (sliced very thin)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (sliced thin or chopped)
  • 1 very large tomato or 2 medium tomatoes (sliced thin or chopped)
  • cooked rice and fried eggs (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and garlic powder.
  2. Heat a large frying pan until VERY HOT.
  3. Add 2 tsp of oil then half of the steak and cook less than a minute on each side until browned.
  4. Set steak aside, add another teaspoon of oil and cook remaining steak. Set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add another teaspoon of oil and add the onions.
  6. Cook 2 minutes, until soft then add the tomatoes.
  7. Season with more salt, to taste, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Add black pepper and cumin and reduce heat to medium-low.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of water and simmer a few minutes to create a sauce, add more water if needed and taste adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Return the steak to the pan along with the drippings, combine well and remove from heat.
  10. Serve over rice or veggie rice for a low carb option with a sunny-side up egg on top.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz steak with sauce+ onions tomatoes Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 25.2g (50%) Fat 7.2g (11%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Fiber 0.7g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz steak with sauce+ onions tomatoes
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 25.2g 50%
Fat 7.2g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Fiber 0.7g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.