How to Cook STEAK RANCHERO Like the Best Mexican Restaurants - Arnie’s Cafe & Grill

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner while pork loin is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano is spicier, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Guacamole is a healthier option, while mashed peas are a cost-effective substitute.

Heat a 12-inch carbon steel frying pan and add a little oil.

Add sliced onions to the pan and stir-fry until they become soft and translucent.

Add sliced jalapenos to the pan and let them heat up with the onions.

Add chopped garlic to the pan and stir until it starts to get toasty and fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and mix everything together, allowing the tomatoes to soften.

Add a pinch of oregano and a dash of cumin to the pan, stirring to incorporate the spices.

Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and heat everything together, then remove from heat to prevent overcooking.

In the same pan, add a little more oil and place the 1 lb sirloin steak to sear it.

Season the steak with salt and press down to create a good sear.

Sear the steak for about a minute on one side until a nice char develops, then flip to sear the other side.

Remove the steak from the pan and place it on a cutting board to rest.

Slice the steak into long strips against the grain.

Return the sliced steak to the pan with the salsa and stir to combine, allowing it to finish cooking together.

Add a little chopped cilantro to the mixture, stirring to incorporate.

Cooking Techniques

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