Here’s a flavorful recipe for Mexican Bistec Ranchero — tender beef in a zesty tomato-chili sauce, perfect for a classic Mexican dinner. 🌶️🥩
🥩 Mexican Bistec Ranchero
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Ranchero Sauce
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned tomatoes)
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers (or serranos), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
- Season beef slices with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef quickly (1–2 minutes per side) until browned but still tender. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Ranchero Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and jalapeños until softened.
- Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
3️⃣ Combine & Simmer
- Return beef to the skillet.
- Stir to coat beef in the sauce.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes to let flavors meld.
4️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.
✅ Tips
- Sear beef quickly — overcooking makes it tough.
- Adjust jalapeños to control spiciness.
- For a richer sauce, blend half of the tomatoes before cooking.
If you want, I can also give a crockpot version of Bistec Ranchero that makes the beef incredibly tender and hands-off.
Do you want me to do that?
