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This speedy bistec ranchero is something my mum mastered very well, mainly because she really doesn’t like cooking! So, when my dad wasn’t able to cook for us, she would make this: thin steak strips, quickly fried and cooked with vegetables. Her version was simpler than mine, but I like to add potatoes and a bit of double cream to make it go further and feel a little more special.

To serve

  • toasted corn tortillas
    and refried beans

Nutrition: Per serving (6)

  • kcal317
  • fat20g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs16g
  • sugars4g
  • fibre3g
  • protein16g
  • salt2.61g
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Method

  • step 1

    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 mins until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and fry for another 2 mins until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cook for 5-7 mins until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down.

  • step 2

    Add the potatoes, whole jalapeño, the sea salt flakes, 100ml water and season with black pepper. Mix well, lower the heat, cover with a lid and let it simmer for 10-12 mins. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn’t dry out and that the potatoes cook evenly. When the potatoes are almost tender, add the sliced steak. Stir gently and cook, with the lid on, for another 6-8 mins, mixing occasionally. Just before serving, add the dried oregano, coriander and double cream. When stirring, be careful not to break up the potatoes. They should stay whole but be tender at the end of cooking.

  • step 3

    Mix gently and cook for a final 2 mins. Serve hot with refried beans and warm corn tortillas on the side.

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