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A skillet with cooked sliced onions and sliced steak.
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Bistec Encebollado (Steak with Onions)

Bistec Encebollado (Steak with Onions) is a delicious and simple recipe for thin steak and caramelized onions. It's so easy to make that is ready in 30 minutes or less!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 248kcal
Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin breakfast steak
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large white or yellow onion sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon powder ancho chile
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Prepare the steak by cutting it into small strips or cubes. Set aside.
    1 pound thin breakfast steak
  • Add the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions in a single layer, move around to spread the oil and then let sit for a minute. Transfer the onions to a plate and set aside.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large white or yellow onion
  • Note: Searing the onions first gives a lovely balanced of sweetness and smokiness to the onions.
  • To the same skillet, add the bistec strips and season with the salt, pepper and ancho chile. Cook for about 3-4 minutes stirring once in a while to cook evenly.
    salt and pepper to taste, ½ teaspoon powder ancho chile
  • When the steak is half way cooked, add the garlic and mix to incorporate into the steak.
    2 garlic cloves
  • Add the onions back in, mix and cook for another 5 minutes or until the steak is nice and tender.
  • Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Select good quality breakfast steak for the best results. The choice of steak can significantly impact the flavor and tenderness of your dish.
  • Cook the steak in one even layer. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
  • Just make sure not to over cook, remove from heat as soon as the steak is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g