Best 5 Mexican Style Pepper Steak Recipes

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Mexican style pepper steak is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender steak, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is a favorite among Mexican food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion entree, Mexican style pepper steak is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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MEXICAN-STYLE PEPPER STEAK



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Shaved steak is not a staple of Mexican cuisine. Most cooks prefer the slightly thicker beef milanesa cut, similar to minute steak. But Memo Pinedo, the proprietor of a restaurant and a food truck in Houston, both called Jarro Cafe, appreciates Angus beef sliced from sirloin for his tacos de bistec. It's so thin he can cook it in steam coming off a skillet of sizzling onions, tomatoes and jalapeños.

Provided by Jane Sigal

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 medium Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
4 jalapeño or habañero chilies, sliced crosswise with seeds
Kosher salt
black pepper
1 cup unsalted chicken broth
8 fresh bay leaves
1 pound shaved beefsteak
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and add half of the onion, tomatoes, bell pepper and chilies, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add half of the broth and bay leaves to each skillet and bring to a simmer. Lay beef slices over top, season with salt and pepper and cook, turning beef once, until it loses its pink color, about 3 minutes total. Transfer meat to a platter or plates. Simmer pan juices until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon vegetables and juices over the beef and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 737 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MARIA'S PEPPER STEAK



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My favorite recipes are ones with few ingredients that I normally have on hand and are hard to mess up. You can add more or less of each ingredient depending on your tastes. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by MARIACOZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flank Steak Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ pounds flank steak, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, and garlic in oil until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour soy sauce, honey, and red wine vinegar in pan, then add beef. Cook beef, stirring frequently, until done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cooked vegetables, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1259.5 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

GRILLED MEXICAN STEAK



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This is a great way to serve skirt or flank steak. The two day marinade is worth the wait.

Provided by TA9I

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup cumin seeds
5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups olive oil
2 bunches cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 (3 pound) skirt or flank steak

Steps:

  • Toast the cumin seeds in a medium saute pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • In a blender, combine the cumin seeds, jalapenos, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and salt. Pulse the blender to finely chop ingredients. Add the oil and cilantro and puree until smooth.
  • Lightly score both sides of the meat with a knife so that the marinade will penetrate. Place the meat in a large plastic bag or bowl, pour in the marinade, and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Cook on high, 1 to 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Turn the heat down to low and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the it has reached the desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 675.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

MEXICAN PEPPER STEAK WITH BROWN RICE



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Adapted from a Sunset Magazine special edition, "Sunset Weeknight." The original recipe was for flank steak, but I've changed it a little to use a leaner cut of beef.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Steak

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb beef beef eye round, trimmed of fat
3 dried ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt (approximately)
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sweet bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, and cut into thin strips lengthwise (red and yellow)
1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin slivers lengthwise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • In a blender, cover chilies with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse beef and pat dry. Cut across the grain into 1/8 inch thick slices and place in a non-reactive bowl (such as glass).
  • Add lime juice, garlic, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp salt to soaked chilies. Blend until smooth. Pour over beef strips, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a 3-4 quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups water and the rice to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender to bite, about 45 minutes.
  • After beef has marinated and while rice cooks, heat olive oil in a 10-12 inch skillet over high heat. Lift beef out of marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade, and add to pan. Stir-fry until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add peppers and onions to pan. Stir-fry until limip, about 5-6 minutes. Return beef to pan along with reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring 1-2 times, for 1 minute.
  • Spoon rice into four wide, shallow bowls. Top with equal portions of beef mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro, and season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.4, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 368.4, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 35

PEPPER STEAK



Pepper Steak image

Provided by Joyce Howe

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean flank steak
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
9 tablespoons peanut oil, approximately
3 tablespoons fermented black beans
2 cups water
3 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt
3 large green peppers, cored and seeded, cut into eighths
4 medium-size firm red tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Rinse flank steak and pat dry. Trim fat (if any) off steak. Cut into 3 pieces lengthwise. Slice across grain into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Marinate meat in soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, sugar and 4 tablespoons oil. Set aside 1 hour.
  • Soak black beans in 1 cup cold water 10 to 15 minutes. Chop garlic finely. Drain beans and add garlic. Chop beans and garlic together more finely. Set aside.
  • Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons oil in wok or large skillet until smoking hot. Shake wok so oil coats entire surface.
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt to oil. Add steak and stir-fry quickly on high flame 3 to 4 minutes, until pink. Remove meat to plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok. Add bean and garlic mixture; stir-fry 30 seconds over low flame.
  • Increase flame to high. Add peppers and stir-fry green peppers 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, stirring mixture until blended. Lower flame to medium; let peppers cook until water and cornstarch have thickened.
  • Add tomatoes and mix with peppers. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes, being careful not to let tomatoes turn too soft. Add salt to taste.
  • Uncover, return steak to wok and mix thoroughly. Stir-fry over high flame 1 to 2 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 619, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1237 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • To make sure your steak is tender, use a flank steak or skirt steak. These cuts are less expensive than other cuts of steak, but they're still very flavorful.
  • Be sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the steak and infuse it with flavor.
  • When cooking the steak, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the steak from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the steak over high heat for a short period of time. This will help to keep the steak juicy and flavorful.
  • If you're using a cast iron skillet, be sure to preheat it over high heat before adding the steak. This will help to create a nice sear on the steak.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Mexican-style pepper steak is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The steak is tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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