Steak Chicana

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 onion, halved pole to pole and sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch strips
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 (20 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons grandma's spanish pepper (or use a combination of chili powder and ground cumin)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 6 flour tortillas (optional)
  • 20 ounces refried beans (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut the chuck roast into 2-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat oil on medium-high in a Dutch oven until shimmering.
  3. 3
    Add the meat and brown on all sides.
  4. 4
    Add sliced onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add bell pepper and garlic and saute for another 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add tomatoes, and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
  7. 7
    Cover and simmer on low for three hours on stove. Alternatively, you may cover and put in a 300-degree oven and cook for three hours. You may also cook for 8 hours on low in a 6-quart slow cooker (or 6 hours on high).
  8. 8
    Serve in tortillas with beans (like a burrito) or on its own in a bowl and enjoy!

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