Name: Mexican Alambre
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 oz beef bacon, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 jalapeño, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; salt, to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; 2 cups Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese, shredded; Flour tortillas, for serving; Salsa verde, for serving

1

Place the chopped bacon in a large, cold skillet.

2

Turn the heat to medium and cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is starting to crisp.

3

Push the bacon to the sides of the skillet and add the diced onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper to the center.

4

Sauté the vegetables in the rendered bacon fat until they have softened, about 5-7 minutes.

5

Clear a space in the center of the pan and add the cubed steak.

6

Cook the steak for a couple of minutes, then mix everything in the pan together.

7

Add the paprika, chili powder, oregano, coriander, and cumin. Season with salt and stir to combine.

8

Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes, and stir everything together.

9

Cover the skillet and let it cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

10

Uncover the skillet and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.

11

Cover the skillet again and cook until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

12

Serve immediately, scooping the alambre with warm tortillas. Garnish with salsa verde if desired.

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