Bistec en salsa verde
Bistec en salsa verde is a quick Mexican beef dish where seared ground beef is simmered in a bright green salsa made from fresh tomatillos, onion, and garlic. It's ready in minutes with just a blender and one pot.
Bistec en salsa verde is a quick Mexican beef dish where seared ground beef is simmered in a bright green salsa made from fresh tomatillos, onion, and garlic. It's ready in minutes with just a blender and one pot.

Check what you already have. We'll leave it off your shopping list.
CookOS may earn a commission from Instacart orders.
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
En una cazuela ponemos un poco de aceite y ponemos nuestra carne dejamos cocer bien o a nuestro gusto
Mientras licuamos todos nuestros ingredientes para obtener nuestra salsa. Una vez que esté lista la carne vaciamos la salsa, tapamos y dejamos hervir, y después a disfrutar
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to restore sauce consistency.
blender
Yes, adjust the quantity to taste—whole tomatillos will give you more sauce. Start with 1 whole tomatillo and add more if needed.
Cook it in the initial step until it reaches your preferred doneness, then the brief simmer in salsa verde will finish it without overcooking.
Yes, blend the tomatillos, onion, and garlic up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Cook the beef fresh and add the pre-made salsa when ready.
The recipe calls for ground beef (bistec picado). For tender results, use freshly ground beef or ask the butcher to grind it coarsely.
The recipe says to cover and let it boil—usually 5–10 minutes is enough for flavors to meld without drying out the meat.