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    Home » Recipes » Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas)

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas)

    Last Updated June 4, 2019. Originally Posted October 6, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a delicious and spicy dish. Mexican comfort food at its best.
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    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    What’s your definition of comfort food? For my New Yorker husband, it’s pie, steak, and potatoes. I didn’t taste a lot of the American staples until I was much older. Maybe 21 or so. Before that, it was Tamales, Chorizo con Papas, Tinga, and this dish: Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas). In a nutshell, it’s meat with slices of roasted chile poblano and potatoes in a savory red sauce. It’s a classic Mexican dish that any sombrero-wearing, grito-shouting Mexican would know.

    Steak with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Potatoes, or Bistec con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    For my Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas), I’m using chopped up top round roast. You can also use any beef meat. Slice into 1-inch cubes. Salt and pepper these bad boys and now take them to the pan. Sear on all sides until they turn brown. Color means flavor in the cooking world. You really want to give them a good brown color.

    Steak with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Potatoes, or Bistec con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Word to the wise: Roast your poblanos ahead of time. It will save you some cooking time.

    FYI: I’m using fingerling potatoes, but you can use regular russet, peeled and diced.

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas) makes such a great weeknight meal. It’s a one pot wonder that’s loaded with flavor and good spice. Mexican comfort food at its best. Serve it with rice and refried beans. Don’t forget the tortillas! Hope you enjoy.

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Steak with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Potatoes, or Bistec con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes (or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas)

    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a delicious and spicy dish. Mexican comfort food at its best.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 -8
    Calories: 392kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 4 poblano pepper roasted, deveined, seeds removed
    • 1 1/2 lbs Beef cubed
    • 1 tbspn Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • 2 tablespoons Oil
    • 1 large potato peeled and diced
    • ½ onion diced
    • 1 Beef Bouillon cube
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • pinch whole cumin
    • 6 Roma Tomatoes rough chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves

    Instructions

    • Carefully roast the poblano chile until black on all sides.
    • Wrap the roasted chile poblano in plastic to sweat. 10 minutes.
    • Remove charred skin and open to devein and to remove the seeds.
    • Then slice into strips. Set aside.
    • Salt and pepper meat.
    • Heat oil.
    • Add meat to the pan and brown on all sides.
    • Remove the meat from the pan and add potatoes, stirring frequently.
    • Cook for 3-5 minutes.
    • Return the browned meat to the potatoes.
    • Add the onion. Cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the bouillon, 1 cup beef broth, and cumin.
    • Give everything in the pot a stir and add the poblano chile strips.
    • Add the diced tomato and garlic to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Add to tomato sauce the pan.
    • Bring to a simmer and cover.
    • Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    You can also use any beef meat.
    Roast your poblanos ahead of time. It will save you some cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Beef with Roasted Poblano Chile and Potatoes, or Carne de Res con Rajas y Papas, is a classic Mexican recipe. This dish makes a yummy and flavorful weeknight meals. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen


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    Filed Under: Beef, Mexican, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

      October 6, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Those roasted poblanos are calling my NAME! Love it!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 8, 2017 at 9:50 am

        Oh yes! This dish is delish. 🙂

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        April 14, 2022 at 8:08 pm

        3your. Recipe was easy to follow and turned out fantastic, thanks I’ll keep watching 4 stars

        Reply
        • Maggie Unzueta

          April 18, 2022 at 10:38 am

          Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

    2. Patty @ Spoonabilities

      October 6, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a great stew!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Jenn

      October 6, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      I’m all about roasted potatoes and peppers!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Such a great combo.

        Reply
    4. chris

      October 6, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      Beef, Chile and Potatoes sounds like one heck of a combo! Looks so delicious too!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thank you. It’s a favorite at my house. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

      October 7, 2017 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      Never had this before but sure sounds like comfort food to me!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

        It is! Mexican comfort food at its best. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Linda Ojeda

      February 10, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo good. I used left over grilled steak and put everything in the crockpot. Cooked on low 4 hours. My husband LOVED it.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 4, 2020 at 8:56 am

        Yum! I love this recipe. It’s what I grew up with. So glad it was a hit at your house.

        Reply
    7. Talya Stone

      May 22, 2020 at 7:47 am

      I’ve never heard of these before but so want to try them! They look like the ultimate in yummy comfort good!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 7, 2020 at 8:22 am

        Hope you try this recipe it’s delicious!

        Reply
    8. FELICIA MONTANEZ

      March 1, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 2, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Glad you enjoyed this

        Reply

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