Mexican Steak Picado

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    182 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Steak Picado

Also known as bistec picado, steak picado is a dish of tender, braised steak simmered in a vibrant sauce of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a symphony of spices. This one pot Mexican meal is the perfect recipe to make in your Dutch oven.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Pounds steak
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 1 bell pepper Cut into 1 inch strips
  • 2 jalapeños Cut into ½" strips
  • 4 roma tomatoes Cut into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 Ounce tomato sauce
  • 16 Ounce beef broth
  • ½ Bunch cilantro
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Instructions

  1. Heat a couple tablespoons of cooking oil in a Dutch oven or large pan, over medium high heat.
  2. Working in batches, brown the strips of steak, then remove from the pan.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and then add the peppers and onion. Cook until lightly caramelized, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add in the spices and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a boil then add the tomatoes.
  6. Reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Add back the steak strips and the cilantro an cook for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

  • Note: is using tougher cuts of steak like chuck, or flank steak, add the steak back to the dish at the beginning of the simmering.  Tender cuts like tenderloin should be added back at the end of the simmering.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 658mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1001IU (20%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1001IU 20%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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