Steak Picado Recipe 4

Steps:

• generously salt and pepper the steak pieces and lightly brown in a little bit of oil for 3 minutes in a medium sized pot.
• add onion & garlic, saute for 2 minutes more.
• add remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil.
• reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 45 -60 minutes.
• this can also be converted to a crock pot recipe. after browning the meat in a skillet, transfer to a crock pot, add remaining ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.

Steps:

• Trim beef steaks and cut in chunks about 1-1/2 inches. Brown in skillet and drain on paper towel. Cut up fresh tomatoes into medium sized bites (skip for canned). Chop onion into medium size chunks. Cut bell pepper in smaller chunks. Slice jalapeno into rings. Add all of the above in a crockpot or large stewpot on stove. Stir in seasonings. Cover and cook for about 4-5 hours (stove method or crockpot on high). This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings. Serve with a side of rice and/or beans. For leftovers: strain out the veggies and meats and wrap in burrito size tortillas. These can freeze and later be baked or microwaved. Reserve sauce as an add-in for black or pinto beans. It can also be used to flavor plain rice.