Rancho-Style Beef Stew

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat water in a pot and cook the tomatoes, serrano peppers, and one garlic clove until softened.
   ≈0:31
2. 2
   While the peppers and tomatoes cook, slice the beef into thin strips.
   ≈1:00
3. 3
   Remove the cooked tomatoes and peppers and set aside.
   ≈1:19
4. 4
   Heat oil in a pan, add the beef strips, and sauté until beginning to brown; season with salt.
   ≈1:27
5. 5
   Cut the potatoes and jalapeños into thin strips, removing the seeds from the jalapeños.
   ≈2:05
6. 6
   Add the potato and jalapeño strips to the sautéing beef and continue cooking.
   ≈2:57
7. 7
   Season with salt, black pepper, a pinch of cumin, oregano, and minced garlic.
   ≈3:13
8. 8
   Grind the cumin, oregano, and garlic together with a little water, then add the mixture to the pot for enhanced flavor.
   ≈3:32
9. 9
   Simmer until the flavors are well absorbed.
   ≈3:54
10. 10
    Grind the cooked tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, and remaining garlic into a sauce with a little water.
    ≈4:16
11. 11
    Pour the tomato-pepper sauce into the pot and add the bay leaves.
    ≈4:50
12. 12
    Continue cooking until the potatoes are completely tender and all ingredients are well incorporated.
    ≈5:14