Bistec a la Mexicana is an easy meal to prepare, that consists of tender beef tips cooked in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano peppers.
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
2 cloves garlic
2 pounds beef tenderloin tips
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
4 serrano peppers, chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
Using a molcajete, grind the black peppercorns with the cumin (if using). Add the garlic, crush it, and keep grinding to form a paste with the spices.
Add the paste to the beef tips in a large bowl and mix together. Add the salt and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (if you’re short on time, 10 to 15 minutes will do).
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, then add the marinated beef tips. Cook until the beef is browned, about 8 minutes.
Add the serrano peppers and cook for 2 more minutes, then add the tomatoes and season with salt. Cook for about 12 more minutes, until the sauce thickens and the meat is tender.
Serve this dish with the rice, beans, and tortillas (if using) or crusty bread (if using).
