My Mexican Beef Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (My Mexican Beef Recipe). This is a pared-down version of a traditional Mexican shredded beef supper. I substitute shaved steak for the more time-consuming brisket and my family likes it even more. By using pantry items, I have created a delicious meal suitable for even the busiest weeknight. Served over rice or warm tortillas, this is one meal your family will be asking for again and again!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr12 mins

Total: 1hr27 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

My Mexican Beef Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion

chopped

2 garlic cloves

minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers

or more to taste

1 pound shaved steak

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cinnamon stick

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

or to taste

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until tender about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes green chile peppers and chipotle peppers. Bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Stir shaved steak cumin coriander salt pepper and cinnamon stick into the saucepan. Bring back to a simmer stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cover; cook stirring occasionally until steak is very tender about 1 hour.

Step 3

Discard cinnamon stick and stir cilantro into the saucepan.

Nutritional Information

My Mexican Beef Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 212.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.9g 52%

Carbohydrates: 8.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 60.3mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1250IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 29.3mg 49%

Folate: 14.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 64.6mg 7%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 29.7mg 11%

Potassium: 474.7mg 13%

Sodium: 578.5mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 68.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.