Steak Picado

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9-10
• 2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (10 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 (4 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca or 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 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.