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Bistec Ranchero
mirandamarie321
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Bistec Ranchero
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Bistec Ranchero

A quick and easy Bistec Ranchero recipe featuring succulent beef top round steak, diced potatoes, and a rich, flavorful homemade ranchero sauce. The sauce is prepared with fresh Roma tomatoes, a hint of jalapeño for a kick, white onion, garlic, and seasoned with oregano and cumin. This hearty dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner that comes together effortlessly.
#Bistec Ranchero
#Beef
#Mexican Food
#Dinner
#Quick
#Easy
#Steak
#Potatoes
#Spicy
Searing the beef steak
Searing the beef steak

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mexican
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
45g
Protein
35g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Adding diced potatoes and spices
Adding diced potatoes and spices

Ingredients

  • Beef top round Steak
    (@Kroger)

    1 lbs
  • oil

    2 tablespoons
  • potatoes
    (peeled and diced)

    2 large
  • onion powder

    ½ teaspoon
  • paprika

    ½ teaspoon
  • kosher salt

    ½ teaspoon
  • freshly ground black pepper

    ¼ teaspoon
  • chili powder

    1 teaspoons
  • Roma tomatoes

    4 large
  • jalapeño
    (seeded and stemmed)

    1 small
  • white onion

    ¼ small
  • garlic cloves

    3 large
  • oregano

    ½ teaspoon
  • ground cumin

    ¼ teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Simmering beef and potatoes in ranchero sauce
Simmering beef and potatoes in ranchero sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Season the beef top round steak with onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Peel and dice the large potatoes.
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    Season the beef top round steak with onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Peel and dice the large potatoes.
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    Ensure potatoes are diced evenly for consistent cooking.
  • 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender and golden brown.
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    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender and golden brown.
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    Cook potatoes in a single layer for even browning.
  • 3

    Remove the cooked potatoes from the pan and set aside. Add the seasoned beef steak to the same pan and sear on both sides until browned.
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    Remove the cooked potatoes from the pan and set aside. Add the seasoned beef steak to the same pan and sear on both sides until browned.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; sear the steak quickly over high heat.
  • 4

    In a blender, combine Roma tomatoes, seeded jalapeño, white onion, garlic cloves, oregano, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth.
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    In a blender, combine Roma tomatoes, seeded jalapeño, white onion, garlic cloves, oregano, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth.
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    For a smoother sauce, blend thoroughly, adding a splash of water if needed.
  • 5

    Pour the blended ranchero sauce over the seared steak in the pan. Re-add the cooked potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
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    Pour the blended ranchero sauce over the seared steak in the pan. Re-add the cooked potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
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    Simmer gently to allow flavors to fully develop. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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