Quick and Easy Steak Picado (with Potatoes)
This delicious steak picado recipe has only 4 simple ingredients, and is a quick and affordable meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, delicious cubes of steak, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes combine to make a hearty stew the whole family will love.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs top sirloin steak cubed - may substitute skirt or flank steak
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and cubed or sliced
- 2 cans canned potatoes
- 1 can diced tomatoes may use up to 2 cans and can also sub for stewed tomatoes, just crush up
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Begin by slicing up the beef into strips or cubes. Slice or cube the green pepper and slice the potatoes if purchased whole potatoes.
- Season steak strips /cubes with salt and pepper.
- Warm a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium high heat and add a tablespoon or two of cooking oil. Add the chopped steak and cook on all sides, turning frequently, for about 5-7 minutes till brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.1.5 lbs top sirloin steak, salt and pepper
- Lower stove to medium heat, add more oil if need be, and add the bell pepper. Cook till just soft and tender, then add the steak back in.1 green bell pepper
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, and then add the potatoes. Gently stir to combine and mix all the ingredients till well incorporated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper as desired.2 cans canned potatoes, 1 can diced tomatoes
Notes
Add a second can of tomatoes if you desire a juicier consistency.
Serve with warm tortillas, rice and beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
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