🌿 Bistec en Salsa Verde (Mexican Beef in Green Sauce)
🥩 Ingredients:
For the beef:
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1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef (bistec de res, like sirloin or round)
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1/2 medium white onion, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or lard)
For the salsa verde:
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1 lb tomatillos (husks removed, rinsed)
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2–4 green chiles (like serrano or jalapeño), to taste
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1/4 cup chopped white onion
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1 garlic clove
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro
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1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
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1/2 cup water or chicken broth
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prepare the green salsa:
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In a saucepan, boil tomatillos and chiles in water until soft (about 8–10 minutes).
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Drain and blend with onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and water or broth until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook the beef:
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Add beef slices and sear on both sides until lightly browned (about 2–3 minutes per side).
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Add sliced onions and garlic, sauté until softened (about 3 more minutes).
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Season with salt and pepper.
3. Simmer in salsa:
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Pour the green salsa over the beef and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until beef is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
🍚 Serve with:
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Mexican rice or white rice
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Refried or whole pinto beans
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Warm corn tortillas
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Lime wedges and avocado slices (optional)
✅ Optional Variations:
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Add potato chunks or nopales (cactus) to simmer with the beef.
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Stir in a little epazote or oregano for added depth.
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For a smoother salsa, strain after blending.
Would you like a spicier version, or suggestions for turning this into a slow-cooker meal or taco filling?