Mexican Beef

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Slow-cooked beef strips in a rich, spicy tomato and bean sauce
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This comforting Mexican Beef dish transforms tough cuts of round steak into tender, flavorful strips through slow cooking. The secret lies in the savory rub of garlic, chili powder, and mustard, which infuses the meat with deep aromatics before it simmers. As the beef cooks, it melds perfectly with sautéed onions, crushed tomatoes, and hearty kidney beans, creating a robust and satisfying stew-like texture. The result is a dish that is both rustic and deeply satisfying, offering a gentle kick of heat that warms the soul. Ideal for busy weeknights, this meal requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious sauce, or pair it with warm corn tortillas. It’s a family-friendly favorite that tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

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Mexican Beef

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5 Calories: 489.4

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This comforting Mexican Beef dish transforms tough cuts of round steak into tender, flavorful strips through slow cooking. The secret lies in the savory rub of garlic, chili powder, and mustard, which infuses the meat with deep aromatics before it simmers. As the beef cooks, it melds perfectly with saut&# 195;©ed onions, crushed tomatoes, and hearty kidney beans, creating a robust and satisfying stew-like texture. The result is a dish that is both rustic and deeply satisfying, offering a gentle kick of heat that warms the soul. Ideal for busy weeknights, this meal requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious sauce, or pair it with warm corn tortillas. It’s a family-friendly favorite that tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, pepper, salt, chili powder, and mustard to create a paste.
  2. Pat the boneless round steak dry and spread the garlic-spice mixture evenly over both sides of the meat.
  3. Slice the seasoned steak into thin strips, approximately 1/2-inch wide.
  4. Place the beef strips into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped onion evenly over the beef.
  6. Crumble the beef bouillon cube over the onions and beef.
  7. Pour the canned crushed tomatoes over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours, until the beef is tender.
  9. Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans.
  10. Add the kidney beans to the slow cooker and switch the setting to HIGH.
  11. Cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes to heat the beans through.
  12. Serve the warm Mexican beef and bean mixture over a bed of cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 489.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.0g44%
Saturated Fat 11.5g58%
Cholesterol 139.6mg47%
Sodium 2678.7mg112%
Total Carbohydrate 5.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 50.6g102%

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

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