Thank goodness the holidays are over and done with. Aren’t you glad? I’m so over Christmas, the tree, the lights, the food (well almost) and all the gifts. All the hoopla is now gone from my system. Now it’s time to concentrate on something I haven’t done in a few weeks and that is to post my succulent recipes. I know you all have been waiting. 
Last night I made one of my family’s favorite dish — Puerto Rican-Styled Pepper Steak. It’s an easy recipe that I created with the help of my mom’s expertise in steaks. This recipe is not a “real” recipe because I never sat down to write down the ingredients/instructions step by step, I took the “Willy-Nilly” approach just like Carolyn from “Willy-Nilly” is generally how I cook too.
Puerto Rican-Styled Pepper Steak
Here’s what you need:
– A Large Pot
– 2 Pounds of Cubed Steak – Cut each steak in half (same steak you would use for chicken fried steak)
– 1 small green pepper (sliced)
– 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
– 4 garlic cloves (grated)
– two tablespoons of sofrito
– two tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 small can of tomato sauce
– Water (about 6-8 cups)
– 3 potatoes (cut in four pieces) [This will help thicken the steak sauce]
– Seasonings: 1 packet each of Sazon Goya with Culantro & Achoite & ham flavored concentrate, adobo, cumin, garlic and onion powder, 2 bay leaves, oregano and black pepper. (I don’t measure any of the seasonings — I just add to taste so I can’t really tell you how much seasoning I actually add onto the dish)
Instructions:
First, take your pot and heat it on medium heat. Add your olive oil then add your sofrito and saute.
After a few minutes, add the sliced pepper and onions and saute for a few minutes.
After you saute the onions & peppers add tomato sauce and your seasonings. Mix that around and then add your steaks on top of the mixture.
Add the grated garlic on top of the steaks and then add water. After the water, throw in your potatoes. Give it one last mix and cover.
This will cook for about 1 hour – 1-1/2 hours.
[Note: I apologize for not adding a photo of the completed dish in the pot. When it was done, I was too starving so I forgot. lol]
You may have to add more water after 40 minutes or so. I always tend to add more so have a cup of water handy. This dish is typically served alongside some yummy arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) like you see below (minus the bay leaf that is attached to a piece of steak, lol).
Happy Cooking! Buen Provecho!
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OMG Willy Nilly cooking at its best! Love the step by step instructions. This recipe is so easy that even I can make it and this looks really really delicious! This is also one of these recipes that screams for willynillyness because you can probably add more ingredients and spices and it will still be delish!!
It’s very easy Caro. I know you can definitely make it taste yummy! Your recipes are delish too.
Wow, the tomato sauce transforms the vegetables. Made my
mouth water! I especially like the potatoes in the sauce.
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I think the papas are my fave part of the dish
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My mom used to make pepper steak when we were growing up. Not quite like this, but I am sure that the smells around the house would remind me of that cooking!
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My house is one story so the aroma of the peppers permeates the whole house. It’s so good!
wowww Perfect for this winter weather!!! I think I’ll leave the computer right now and head to the kitchen!!! Espero tener todos los ingredientes ….Thank you
Oh yes, perfect for winter. it warms your bones right up!
LOVE the pictures and easy how-to-steps for this recipe!
Que rico. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you. While I was cooking and taking pictures, my kids were laughing at me. I had to threaten by saying you keep laughing, you won’t be eating! LOL
YUM!!! I’ve never had steak prepared this way before. It sounds savory & it looks scrumptious! I just may whip it up for my family today. Gracias!
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I make something like this, but with chicken and potatos on
white rice. Have to try your steak recipe. Looks good!
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This steak recipe goes great with mashed potatoes too. Yum.
we always had this with white rice for some reason. it’s looks so good, it’s been a long time since I’ve had it
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YUM! I love white rice too with the steak and a side of pink beans. Ok now you are getting me hungry. hahaha
You just made my mouth water! Wow! What a dinner plate! Great job!
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LOL.. Thank you. That was my hubby’s plate. I don’t eat that much food! haha
Ohhh this is one of my families faves as well! I haven’t made it in sometime but think I will make it tonight for dinner tonight
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LOL.. My kids LOVE this dish. It was my fave as a kid too
I grew up on this! My family called it steak guisao. Yummy! Muy rico.
You know you’re right – I never called it that but it’s basically the same.. Thx for commenting
great recipe ! I didnt use potatoes and i added vinegar; this also works for chicken; LOVE IT !!!!!
I recently made this recipe and it was a huge hit! I’ve made it 3 times all ready
I’m so glad! Love pepper steak. It’s one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes!! Thanks for stopping by!!