Steak Picado

• 2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (10 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 (4 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca or (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & pepper

1. generously salt and pepper the steak pieces and lightly brown in a little bit of oil for 3 minutes in a medium sized pot.
2. add onion & garlic, saute for 2 minutes more.
3. add remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil.
4. reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 45 -60 minutes.
5. this can also be converted to a crock pot recipe. after browning the meat in a skillet, transfer to a crock pot, add remaining ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.

vegetable oil, onions, garlic, bell pepper, jalapenos, tomatoes, green chilies, pato salsa fresca, ketchup, beef broth, cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steak-picado-283356 (may not work)