Carne en Bistec,

Here’s a deliciously simple recipe for Carne en Bistec, a Colombian classic featuring tender steak simmered in a savory tomato and onion sauce. It’s perfect with white rice, fried plantains, or arepas.

🥩 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs thin-cut beef steak (top round, flank, or sirloin)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ cup beef broth or water
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer sauce)
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lime juice (optional, for brightness)