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Beef and Potatoes in Salsa (Bistec Con Papas)

Home-style recipe like this bistec con papas en salsa(beef and potatoes) are what the best food memories are made of!
Course Beef, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes washed and cubed
  • Grapeseed or olive oil
  • Kosher or sea salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 pound thin top round or steak for milanesa, chopped small
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 whole serrano
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups chile ancho sauce see recipe link
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Directions

  • Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a skillet and preheat at medium heat for a minute. Add the potatoes and spread out evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring as needed. Remove potatoes and transfer to a plate lines with paper towels.
  • In that same skillet, add just a touch more oil and turn heat to medium/high. After a minute, add the beef and spread out evenly. Season with salt and pepper, stirring as needed. let the beef cook for 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the onions and garlic and saute with beef for 3-4 minutes. Add the serrano and bell pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Add the chile ancho sauce and cumin. Stir well to combine, reduce heat to a simmer. Finally add the potatoes back in, cover and continue cooking for 25-30 minutes.