Mexican Style Beef Stew

[Sass Muffin]

Bisteces a la Mexicana (Mexican Style Beef Stew)

Bisteces a la Mexicana is a flavorful Mexican-style beef stew that cooks on low heat with tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, herbs and spices.

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INGREDIENTS​

• 2 pounds top sirloin, diced into 3/4 inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick sliced, halved (2 cups)
• 4 jalapenos, stemmed and sliced (remove seeds for mild, leave in for spicy)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups petite diced tomatoes and their juices, from 2 cans
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Optional for serving:​

• warm soft corn tortillas
• cooked rice
• pickled jalapenos

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.

 

[lilbopeep]

Looks interesting.

 

[Sass Muffin]

Looks interesting.

Yep.
I've got this bookmarked to make soon.