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Slow Cooker Mexican Steak (Bistec a la Mexicana)

Kaylen
Combining pieces of tender steak, fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and spices, Slow Cooker Mexican Steak (Bistec a la Mexicana) is an incredibly flavorful recipe that's perfect for tacos and burritos, or serve this saucy Mexican dish as a stew with rice & beans or warm tortillas. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds round steak or beef stew meat cut into small pieces (see post regarding other types of beef)
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped (I use vine-ripened tomatoes)
  • 1 yellow or white onion sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers diced
  • 1 serrano pepper diced, optional (use if you like spicy)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • chopped cilantro garnish

Bouillon cornstarch slurry

Instructions
 

Bouillon Cornstarch Slurry

  • In a small bowl, make the "bouillon cornstarch slurry" by adding the water to the cornstarch and mixing until completely smooth and blended, then add the Better than Bouillon paste and mix it with the cornstarch slurry. It will be thick. Set slurry aside until later.

Prepare slow cooker ingredients

  • Add your beef to the slow cooker, followed by the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serrano (if you are using one), garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add the bouillon cornstarch slurry and stir everything so it's combined well. (You do not need to add liquid, it will create its own juices!)
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  • Sprinkle the cilantro over everything and enjoy! This is great as a Mexican stew served with tortillas or rice & beans. Also great served with a slotted spoon (so the juices drain) for tacos and burritos.

Notes

  • The 6 servings for this recipe are based on it being served with side dishes.  To be eaten alone, it would probably serve 4. 
  • Every slow cooker runs differently.  Your slow cooker could cook faster or slower.  The beef is tender in my slow cooker around 7-8 hours on low.
Keyword Beef, Onions, Peppers, Slow Cooker, Steak, Tomatoes
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