Carne A Caballo
Tags: Beef Dinner South American
Yield: 4
- 1-1/2 lbs sirloin tip steak, sliced very thin
- kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin or chopped
- 1 very large tomato or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin or chopped
- cooked rice and fried eggs, optional for serving
- Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and garlic powder.
- Heat a large frying pan until VERY HOT.
- Add 2 tsp of oil then half of the steak and cook less than a minute on each side until browned.
- Set steak aside, add another teaspoon of oil and cook remaining steak. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add another teaspoon of oil and add the onions.
- Cook 2 minutes, until soft then add the tomatoes.
- Season with more salt, to taste, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Add black pepper and cumin and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add 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.
- Return the steak to the pan along with the drippings, combine well and remove from heat.
- Serve over rice or veggie rice for a low carb option with a sunny-side up egg on top.
