Dinner for 6
Steaks in Green Sauce
$11.82for 435 minServes 6
Thin beef steaks simmer briefly with tender squash in a bright tomatillo and pepper sauce.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Beef steak (sirloin, 1.5 lb$8.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $13.48Typical price |
 | Tomatillos, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
 | Jalapeno peppers, 2$0.25 each typical | 2 | $0.50Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.1 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
 | Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.73 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbFamilyDinnersSummer grilling
$2.95 per serving$11.82 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb thinly-cut beef steaks
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 2 serrano peppers
- 1/4 a medium-size white onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
Steps
- Boil the tomatillos, serranos, onion, garlic, and water in a medium saucepan for 8 minutes.
- Blend the cooked vegetables with their water until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F.
- Pour the green sauce over the steaks and add the squash.
- Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, until the squash is tender and the sauce is hot.
- Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
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