Ranchero Steak with Potatoes
Ranchero Steak with Potatoes is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a satisfying dinner any night of the week. This recipe features thinly sliced steak and tender potatoes cooked in a rich and savory tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic, onions, and peppers for an extra kick of flavor.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spatula or Tongs
- Paper Towels
- Measuring spoons
- Lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 medium russet potatoes or 3 smaller potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 lb breakfast steak or any other thin steak thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1/2 medium white or yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 Anaheim jalapeño, or serrano pepper (remove seeds for less spiciness)
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or more to taste
- 1 cup water or more if needed while cooking
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sliced potatoes in the skillet, spreading them out evenly. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the cooked potatoes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In the same skillet, carefully remove most of the oil, leaving about two tablespoons behind.
- Over medium heat, cook the sliced steak and chopped garlic until the meat is almost fully cooked, about 4 minutes.
- Add the thinly sliced onions and peppers to the skillet and cook until the onions start to soften, approximately 2 minutes. If the mixture starts to dry out, add about 1 cup of water.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Once the tomatoes are soft, add the cooked potatoes back to the skillet and mix well with the other ingredients. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Ranchero Steak with Potatoes hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or diced avocado if desired.