Colombian Steak

This quick Colombian steak dish is cooked with onions, tomatoes and cumin. The onions and tomatoes create a flavourful sauce which is wonderful served over rice. Add a salad and you’ll have a delicious meal.

 

Carne Bistec

Variations of this recipe are found in different South and Central American countries and regions. You could use spring onions in place of onions which is also delicious.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs sirloin steak, sliced very thin
• salt to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• cumin to taste
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced thin or chopped
• 1 very large tomato or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin or chopped

 

Method

1. Season steak with salt and garlic powder.
2. Heat a large frying pan until very hot.
3. Add 2 tsp of oil then half of the steak and cook less than a minute on each side.
4. Set steak aside, add another teaspoon of oil and cook remaining steak. Set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium, add another teaspoon of oil and add the onions.
6. Cook for a minute, then add the tomatoes.
7. Season with salt, pepper and cumin and reduce heat to medium-low.
8. Add about 1/4 cup of water and simmer a few minutes to create a sauce, add more water if needed and taste adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Return the steak to the pan along with the drippings, combine well
   and remove from heat.
10. Serve over rice or for a low carb option with a sunny-side up egg on top.

Serves 6 – Serving Size: 3 oz steak + onions/tomatoes – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 183, Fat: 7g, Carbohydrate: 3g, Fibre: 1g, Protein: 25g