This authentic Mexican dish is really easy to prepare with just a few easy to find ingredients which go together fairly quickly. You may want to marinate the meat the night before to save time. The tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic and onion with the bee
2 lb. beef tips
4 large tomatoes
1/2 medium size onion
4 serrano peppers
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 t. black peppercorns
1/2 t. cumin
salt, to taste
2 T. vegetable or olive oil
Using a mortar, grind the black peppercorns and cumin; add garlic; crush to form a paste.
Add the spice paste to the beef tips; mix; add salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, chop tomatoes, serrano peppers and onion.
In a large skillet, heat the oil at medium-high heat; add onion; cook for 3 minutes; add beef tips and garlic; continue cooking until beef is browned, about 8 minutes. Add serrano peppers; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; season with salt; cook for 12 minutes until sauce thickens and meat is tender.
Serve with Mexican rice, beans and tortillas, if desired.
6 servings.