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Carne en Bistec

Colombian Carne Bistec - Colombian Steak with Onions and Tomatoes

4.89 from 63 votes
Beef lovers, you'll love this quick Colombian Carne en Bistec steak dish cooked with onions, tomatoes and cumin.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Colombian, Latin

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs sirloin tip steak (sliced very thin)
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (sliced thin or chopped)
  • 1 very large tomato or 2 medium tomatoes (sliced thin or chopped)
  • cooked rice and fried eggs (optional for serving)

Instructions

  • Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and garlic powder.
  • Heat a large frying pan until VERY HOT.
  • Add 2 tsp of oil then half of the steak and cook less than a minute on each side until browned.
  • Set steak aside, add another teaspoon of oil and cook remaining steak. Set aside.
    cooked thin steak
  • Reduce heat to medium, add another teaspoon of oil and add the onions.
  • Cook 2 minutes, until soft then add the tomatoes.
  • Season with more salt, to taste, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Add black pepper and cumin and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water and simmer a few minutes to create a sauce, add more water if needed and taste adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Return the steak to the pan along with the drippings, combine well and remove from heat.
  • Serve over rice or veggie rice for a low carb option with a sunny-side up egg on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz steak with sauce+ onions tomatoes, Calories: 188kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 25.2g, Fat: 7.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 49mg, Fiber: 0.7g
- WW Points: 1