MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: CARNE CON CHILE Y FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA | Jai
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: CARNE CON CHILE Y FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA
25 mins prepServes 4
This dish is so flavorful and hearty, it won’t feel like you’re eating healthy. This guisado is low carb, high protein, dairy and gluten free making it perfect for anybody!
1. Roast the tomatoes, tomatillos, 1/4 of a white onion, 2 garlic cloves, and poblano peppers using your preferred method. (Air fry at 375° F for 10 mins)
2. Let the poblano peppers rest in the air fryer or a plastic bag for 15 minutes before peeling, deseeding, and cutting them.
3. Add the other roasted vegetables to a blender with 1/2 cup water and seasonings to taste.
4. Add the nopales, 1/4 white onion, 3 garlic cloves, tomatillo peels, and 1 tbsp salt to a pot.
5. Cook for 10-13 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat when they have changed to a dark green color.
6. Remove the onion, garlic, and peels. Rinse the nopales under cold water until there is no “baba.” Put to the side.
7. Slice the remainder of the onion, steak, and serrano peppers.
8. Lightly grease a pan with oil and add the flank steak. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until it is about 80% done.
9. Add the sliced onions and serranos. Cook for 3 minutes.
10. Add the poblano peppers, nopales, and salsa. Mix well, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with cilantro.
11. Divide into 4 equal servings (1 cup of steak) and 3/4 cup frijoles de la olla.
