Bistec a la Mexicana | Beef Tips Mexican Style

Published: Feb 20, 2009 · Updated: Aug 14, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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Bistec a la Mexicana or in this case Beef tips Mexican Style are very easy to prepare the meal. It requires few ingredients and in a short amount of time, you have dinner ready. There is a Dutch market —not far from my home — where Amish people come and sell their goods: bread, pies, milk, poultry, meat, cheeses, organic produce when in season and many other things.

Bistec a la Mexicana /Beef Tips Mexican Style

People gather outside before it opens in the morning, just to get a seat in their dinner for breakfast or to buy the best of their products. I had to be there before opening one of these days in order to get the beef tenderloin tips. I went twice in the last two weekends but the good cuts were already gone. The only thought that crossed my mind was: What? No Meat!! So theweek afterI decided to go before opening time.

It was 28 degrees plus the wind factor. I was surrounded by about 20-something other people. It didn’t matter because this time I was not getting out of there without my 2 pounds of beef tenderloin tips. I felt like those people outside a shopping mall at midnight on Black Friday trying to get the best deals. Anyway, I got the meat and cooked one of the most popular dishes in a restaurant menu in many northern states of México:Bistec a la Mexicana.

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Northern states, like Chihuahua and Sonora, are well known for the quality of their beef, and this recipe is one that’s very easy to make from this part of the country.
If you like Mexican food and beef... you have a winner here.
Enjoy!!

How to make Bistec a la Mexicana

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Using a molcajete or mortar, grind the black peppercorns and cumin. Add the garlic and crush to form a paste.(Please check the ingredients list below)

Add the spices paste to the beef tips and mix. Add salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Meanwhile chop the tomatoes, serrano peppers and onion.
In a large skillet heat the oil at medium-high heat.

Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes and add the beef tips and garlic. Keep cooking until beef is browned. About 8 minutes.
Add the serrano peppers and keep cooking for 2 more minutes.

Now add the tomatoes and season with salt. Cook for about 12 more minutes until sauce thickens and meat is tender.

You can accompany this dish with Mexican rice, beans, and tortillas. I prefer bread to dip into the sauce.

Did you like the recipe? Please let me know in the comments section, do you have questions, or share the link with your friends. I hope you have an incredible time cooking!

Provecho!

Mely Martinez, the cook at Mexico in my Kitchen!

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Beef Tips Mexican Style

Mely Martínez

Bistec a la Mexicana or in this case Beef tips Mexican Style are very easy to prepare the meal. It requires few ingredients and in a short amount of time, you have dinner ready. The combination of tomatoes, onion, garlic and serrano peppers render a mouthwatering sauce that pairs divinely with the meat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Marinate time is optional. 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Beef, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds of beef tips
▢ 4 large tomatoes
▢ ½ medium size onion
▢ 4 serrano peppers
▢ 2 cloves of garlic peeled
▢ ½ teaspoon of black peppercorns
▢ ½ teaspoon of cumin
▢ Salt to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil

Instructions

Using a molcajete or mortar, grind the black peppercorns and cumin. Add the garlic and crush to form a paste.
Add the spices paste to the beef tips and mix. Add salt. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile chop the tomatoes, serrano peppers and onion.
In a large skillet heat the oil at medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes and add the beef tips and garlic. Keep cooking until beef is browned. About 8 minutes.
Add the serrano peppers and keep cooking for 2 more minutes.
Now add the tomatoes and season with salt. Cook for about 12 more minutes until sauce thickens and meat is tender.
You can accompany this dish with Mexican rice, beans and tortillas. I prefer bread to dip into the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 721IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 4mg

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