This Bistec a la Mexicana recipe is a delicious blend of thinly sliced beef strips with garlic, onions, peppers and tomatoes made in a savory spicy chile tomato sauce. Serve with rice or rice and beans and warm tortillas. Super easy dish to prepare. Comfort food at its best!
Bistec a la Mexicana (Steak a la Mexicana), is definitely one of my favorite Mexican beef dishes. Easily prepared and hyper-flavorful.
Hear the words “a la Mexicana” and you should immediately think, Mexican flag colors; red, white and green.
Why? Because traditionally when a dish is prepared “a la Mexicana”
or “Mexican Style” it just means it is made with these colors. White onions, green chiles and tomatoes.
So what exactly is this delicious Mexican dish?
Simply put, it is thinly sliced beef cooked in a spicy savory tomato chile sauce.
Serve this dish with rice and beans and boy oh boy, you will be in a sorta food rhapsody.
You will also see this tasty savory beef served with warm tortillas on the side.
Bistec a la Mexicana is simply comfort food at its best!
How to Make Bistec a la Mexicana
First begin with thinly slicing the beef and season with salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside.
Cut up all the vegetables.
Saute the beef strips.
Add the chopped garlic, serrano peppers and onions to beef.
Add the chopped tomatoes to beef.
While beef and vegetables are cooking, prepare the fresh tomato sauce which literally takes 30 seconds!
Add fresh sauce to pan with all other ingredients and cook for 25 minutes.
All done.
What to Serve with Bistec a la Mexicana
This dish is so delicious!!! Pairs perfectly with white rice and beans, avocado slices and warm tortillas.
Enjoy!!
For more delicious Beef delicious:
Bisteces Rancheros (Steak Ranchero)
Rellenos de Papa (Stuffed Potato Balls)
Authentic Mexican Picadillo Recipe
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas in Green Sauce
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📖 Recipe
Bistec a la Mexicana
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin tip steak, cube steak, skirt steak cut into thin slices
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 serrano peppers one chopped and the other one for topping
- 2 roma tomatoes chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon Maggi Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon oil
- chopped cilantro for topping
Tomato Sauce
- 2 roma tomatoes quartered
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano (regular oregano is fine too)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Season the beef strips with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In a large skillet add oil. Preheat over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir fry the beef for about 5 minutes until seared a little.
- Add the chopped onion, one serrano pepper (chopped) and garlic. (Save the other serrano pepper for topping) Stir all together.Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped roma tomatoes and Maggi sauce to pan. Stir well together.
- Add the quartered tomatoes and add to a blender or chopper with ½ a cup of water, oregano and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir. When sauce comes to a simmer, cover skillet and lower heat. Cook for 25 minutes. Taste for salt. Season with more salt if needed.
- If you notice sauce is to dry, add a little more water.Top dish with chopped cilantro and more serrano pepper (thinly sliced) if you like.
- Serve with white or yellow rice. Could also accompany rice and beans, avocado slices and warm tortillas. Enjoy!
Sarah says
Ay Mio Dios! Where has this meal been my whole life! It was soooooo good, easy to make, inexpensive and perfectly spicy. Thank you so much!
Cathy says
Haha, you made me smile with the “Ay Dios Mio!” Sarah! That warms my heart! I’m soo happy to hear you really enjoyed it! Thank you so much for making this recipe and taking the time to comment! I love this dish too! Blessings! 🥰
Marie says
What yummy comfort food. Love the flavours in this meal and how simple it is to prepare too.
Cathy says
Definitely comfort food and so simple to prepare! So yummy!
Chichi says
This is a very delightful dish. It must taste absolutely amazing. I can also enjoy this Bistec on its own without rice . Yum .
Cathy says
Yes absolutely you can Chichi! YUM with or without!
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and comforting! Can’t wait to try this!
Cathy says
Let me know how you enjoy it! 🙂
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
This looks and sounds absolutely wonderful! Would love to try this soon!
Cathy says
I hope you do Christina! And I hope you love it as much as we do! 🙂
Caroline says
This sounds so comforting, simple but tasty flavors!
Cathy says
Thank you! Yes for sure a comforting tasty delicious dish!