A classic pairing of beef, potatoes in a red chile sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour35 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Ingredients
6chile cascabel
2-4chile puya or 2 chile de arbol
2medium red potatoeswashed and diced
2tbspavocado or grapeseed oil
1poundchuck steaksliced thin
Salt and pepperto taste
1/2cupwhite oniondice fine
2-3clovesof garlicminced
1/2tspMexican oregano
1/2tspcumin seeds
2cupswater
2tspsbeef or chicken bouillon
Instructions
Remove the stems and seeds from dried chiles. Transfer them to a pot of simmering water. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Season the sliced beef with salt and pepper, to taste.
Preheat a skillet to medium for a a few minutes. Add the potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and continue frying for 10-13 minutes. Stir now and then.
While potatoes are frying, preheat a large heavy skillet to medium for 5 minutes.
Once skillet is very hot add the seasoned beef and spread out evenly. Let the beef sear for 4-5 minutes before stirring. Stir after 5 minutes and let it sear a few more minutes. Remove potatoes from heat once golden brown on some sides.
While beef is browning, drain the water from softened chiles and transfer to the blender. Pour in 2 cups of tap water. Add 2 tsps of bouillon, cover and blend until very smooth. If you have a good blender, there is no need to strain. Set aside.
To the beef , mix in the onions, garlic, cumin seeds and oregano. Stir to combine and saute for for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the chile cascabel salsa from blender. Stir well to combine. Taste for salt. After it simmers for 5 minutes, fold in the potatatoes. Continue simmering for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken. Enjoy! Serve with warm tortillas of your choice, side of rice and beans! Yields 4-5 servings
Notes
Any of these classic beef and potato dishes can be prepared with chicken or pork.