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Bistec Encebollado Recipe

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3.9 from 14 reviews

Bistec Encebollado is a classic Mexican dinner dish featuring tender thinly sliced beef strips cooked with aromatic onions, jalapeños, and seasoned with cumin, lime juice, and Jugo Maggi sauce. This flavorful skillet-cooked steak with onions is quick to prepare, delivering a perfect balance of spice, tang, and savory notes, traditionally served with warm tortillas and salsa.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb beef thinly cut into 3-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Jugo Maggi seasoning sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime or 2 key limes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sautéed Vegetables

  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced (adjust amount for desired spice level)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Season the beef: In a bowl, combine beef strips with ground cumin, Jugo Maggi, fresh lime juice, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the meat well. Set it aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Prepare the onions: Slice all the onions thinly and set them aside for cooking.
  3. Heat the skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef strips to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to cook it evenly. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Sauté the onions and jalapeños: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and diced jalapeños. Season with salt and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent and softened.
  6. Add garlic and return beef: Stir in the finely diced garlic and immediately return the cooked beef to the skillet. Mix everything well, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  7. Final cooking: Cook the mixture for an additional 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the garlic to become fragrant.
  8. Serve: Serve the Bistec Encebollado hot, accompanied by warm tortillas and your favorite salsa for a complete traditional Mexican dinner experience. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For less spice, reduce or omit jalapeños.
  • Jugo Maggi adds an umami punch but can be substituted with soy sauce if unavailable.
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • Serve with rice or beans for a fuller meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/bistec-encebollado-recipe/