Dinner for 6

Mexican Beef Tips

Name: Mexican Beef Tips
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb beef tips; 4 large tomatoes; 1/2 size onion; 4 serrano peppers; 2 cloves garlic peeled; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp cumin; salt to taste (optional); 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil

$12.51for 435 minServes 6

Beef tips simmer with roasted tomatoes, onion, serr peppers, garlic, cumin, and pepper for a savory Mexican-style skillet meal.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef chuck roast, 2 lb$6.99/lb typical	2 lb	$13.98Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 1.55 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.55 lb	$3.11Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Jalapeno peppers, 4$0.25 each typical	4	$1.00Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.77

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Gluten-free Low-carb Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.13 per serving$12.51 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb beef tips
4 large tomatoes
1/2 size onion
4 serrano peppers
2 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp cumin
salt to taste (optional)
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil

Steps

Char the tomatoes, onion, serrano peppers, and garlic in a dry large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, turning often.
Blend or finely crush the charred vegetables with the peppercorns, cumin, and 1 cup water.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the beef tips for 8 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable mixture, add salt, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Cook until the beef reaches at least 145 F and the sauce thickens slightly.

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