Bistec a la Mexicana
Bistec a la Mexicana
Ingredients
For the Bistec
- 1 1/2 pounds meat, of choice, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon Chef Merito meat seasoning, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon, granulated
- 1 teaspoon tomato bouillon, granulated
For the Vegetables and Sauce
- 2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can El Pato hot tomato sauce, (7.75 ounce)
- 1 can water, using the empty El Pato can for measurement
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 1/2 pounds of meat, cut into strips, into a large bowl. Season generously with 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of Chef Merito meat seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of tomato bouillon. Mix all the seasonings thoroughly into the meat using tongs until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the vegetables: cut 2 roma tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, slice 2 jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), and slice 1/2 white onion. Peel and dice 1 russet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Allow some of the meat juices to remain in the pan.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Add the diced russet potato to the pan with the meat and mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the cut tomatoes, jalapeños, and white onion. Mix all the vegetables with the meat in the pan.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour in the 1 can of El Pato hot tomato sauce. Fill the empty El Pato can with water and add that to the pan as well. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Once cooked, stir in the fresh chopped cilantro, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min
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Bistec a la Mexicana
For the Bistec
- 1 1/2 pounds meat, of choice, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon Chef Merito meat seasoning, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon, granulated
- 1 teaspoon tomato bouillon, granulated
For the Vegetables and Sauce
- 2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can El Pato hot tomato sauce, (7.75 ounce)
- 1 can water, using the empty El Pato can for measurement
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 1/2 pounds of meat, cut into strips, into a large bowl. Season generously with 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of Chef Merito meat seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of tomato bouillon. Mix all the seasonings thoroughly into the meat using tongs until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the vegetables: cut 2 roma tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, slice 2 jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), and slice 1/2 white onion. Peel and dice 1 russet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Allow some of the meat juices to remain in the pan.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Add the diced russet potato to the pan with the meat and mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the cut tomatoes, jalapeños, and white onion. Mix all the vegetables with the meat in the pan.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour in the 1 can of El Pato hot tomato sauce. Fill the empty El Pato can with water and add that to the pan as well. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Once cooked, stir in the fresh chopped cilantro, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min