Bistec a la Mexicana

Ah, Bistec a la Mexicana — a classic Mexican dish of tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. 🌶🥩 It’s flavorful, colorful, and perfect served with rice, beans, or warm tortillas. Here’s a traditional recipe:

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🌶 Bistec a la Mexicana

(Serves 3–4)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) beef steak (sirloin, flank, or round), thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers, chopped (adjust to taste)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

1. Prep the ingredients

• Slice the beef into thin strips about ½-inch thick.

• Chop onion, tomatoes, and peppers.

• Mince garlic.

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2. Cook the beef

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add beef slices and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned but still tender.

3. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

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3. Cook the vegetables

1. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.

2. Add chopped tomatoes and peppers. Cook 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.

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4. Combine and season

1. Return beef to the skillet and mix with the vegetables.

2. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin if using.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and heated through.

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5. Serve

• Garnish with fresh cilantro.

• Serve hot with warm tortillas, Mexican rice, or refried beans.

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💡 Tips

• For more flavor, marinate the beef in lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of cumin for 15–30 minutes before cooking.

• Adjust heat by using fewer or more chili peppers.

• You can also add green bell pepper for extra color and mild sweetness.

• Leftovers make excellent tacos or burrito fillings.

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I can also give you a quick stovetop version with a saucier finish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Do you want me to share that version?