Chicana Recipe
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Chicana

By: GABRIELLEDC 
"This is delicious served in tortillas (although a bit saucy) or over rice. It's easy to make and relatively quick."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound top round steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 large bell pepper, cut in strips
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Throw in the round steak, bell pepper and onion. Pour the tomato sauce and water over all, and season with garlic, cumin and chili powder. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 211 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by i luv food   view full review
The key to really good chicana is mixing the beef in flour before you saute. This is a pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by Bellesmomma   view full review
This was excellent and very easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by MOMMY2TRIS   view full review
SO easy & SO good. I used sirloin tips and the meat was so tender. Used a whole red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by DUFF85   view full review
I usually don't rate recipes, but this was very good! I served it over rice and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2004 by CAITLINB77   view full review
Good, easy recipe when you don't have much time to prepare. I added a bay leaf and would skip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2004 by Miss Molly   view full review
This was great with a few minor changes. I completely omitted the water, used 8 oz of tomato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2005 by BANGER5   view full review
I gave this five stars because my husband really liked this alot. I think it was missing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by Sydney   view full review
I used a can of diced tomatoes instead of the tomato sauce, and didn't add any water. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by SB   view full review
This was okay, I made a few additions to give it some flavor. I added a few peppers in there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by Betty Boop   view full review
Add diced canned diced tomatoes and potatoes

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