Bistec a la Mexicana
Bistec a la Mexicana is a vibrant Mexican beef stew that pairs tender beef with a rich salsa made from fresh tomatoes, chillies, onions & garlic. This traditional dish is the perfect amigo for real nixtamal corn tortillas, rice & frijoles – a true taste sensation that will satisfy both your taste buds & your hungry belly. Whip it up & enjoy a taste of Mexico straight to your cocina!
SPICINESS
SERVES
6
COOKING TIME
35min & 20min Marinating the Meat
Ingredients
- 500g beef rump
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 long green chillies julienned
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- Oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Salsa Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 long green chilli
- 1/4 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions
1. Cut the beef into strips & marinate with salt & pepper for 20 minutes.
2. Finely chop the garlic & slice the onion, tomato & chilli.
3. In a hot pan with oil, pan-fry the meat & garlic until well-seared.
4. Cover with a lid & reduce heat to medium-low.
5. After 15 minutes, add the onion & chilli, increasing heat to medium-high.
6. Boil all the salsa ingredients until well-cooked & blend everything together with salt to taste.
7. Once the onion & chilli are cooked, add the tomato, followed by the salsa after 5 minutes.
8. Taste & adjust salt if necessary, then cook for another 15 minutes.
¡Buen provecho!
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