Ranchero Steak with Potatoes

Why Make This Recipe

Ranchero Steak with Potatoes is a warm and hearty meal that everyone will love. It mixes tender beef, soft potatoes, and a tasty tomato sauce. The flavors are rich but the ingredients are very simple.

This recipe is easy to make. You don’t need any special cooking skills or fancy tools. With just a few steps, you can have a homemade meal that feels like something special.

Another great thing is that you can change the spice level. You can add more or fewer peppers, depending on how spicy you like your food. You can also enjoy this dish with rice or tortillas to make it even more filling.

How to Make Ranchero Steak with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1½ lb skirt steak
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 2–3 Serrano peppers
• 3 Roma tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small white onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 small potatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 5 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced potatoes. Cook until they are tender, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and stir for a few seconds.
4. Add the thin slices of skirt steak. Cook until the steak releases its juices. Take the steak out and set it aside.
5. Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
6. Add the sliced onions and Serrano peppers. Cook until the onions turn soft and clear.
7. Add the sliced Roma tomatoes. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
8. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the bay leaves. Let the sauce simmer gently.
9. Put the steak and potatoes back into the pan. Stir everything together.
10. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes to let all the flavors blend.