Steak Picado - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

generously salt and pepper the steak pieces and lightly brown in a little bit of oil for 3 minutes in a medium sized pot.
add onion & garlic, saute for 2 minutes more.
add remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil.
reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 45 -60 minutes.
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.