QUICK and EASY Bistec A La Mexicana

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is more affordable.

Cut tomatoes in half and roughly slice them.

Cut onion into thin slices.

Cut jalapeno peppers into thin pieces.

Cut serrano peppers into thin pieces (optional).

Cut thinly cut steaks into half inch strips.

Season meat with salt and massage it in.

Heat oil over medium heat.

Cook meat for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

Add minced garlic and stir to incorporate.

After 2-3 minutes, when meat is mostly cooked, add jalapeno, serrano peppers, and onions, and toss to combine.

Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add tomatoes and give a light stir, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in softened tomatoes and taste the broth for seasoning.

Add 2 heaping teaspoons of chicken bouillon (or salt/veggie bouillon/beef bouillon) to taste.

Cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until meat is tender and juicy.

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