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Sabana De Res Recipe

Sabana De Res Recipe

Josephen & Animash
Make the best Sabana De Res recipe at home in just 30 minutes. Tender beef steaks with smoky chili sauce, melted cheese, and rice. Easy, authentic & delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 934 kcal

Equipment & Tools

  • Burner
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Blender
  • Serving Plate
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 medium Tomatoes sliced
  • ¼ medium Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Pasilla Chili
  • 1 Guajillo Chili
  • 2 tbsp 365 by Whole Foods Market Sesame Seeds, Recommended
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • For the Steaks:
  • 2 Thin Beef Steaks
  • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt

For Assembling:

Instructions
 

  • Slice the tomatoes and onion. Set them aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add sliced tomatoes and onion.
  • Add garlic cloves, pasilla chili, and guajillo chili. Fry for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add sesame seeds and cook for another 60 seconds. This enhances the nutty flavor.
  • Pour in 1 cup of water. Let it boil for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Transfer everything to a blender. Add a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan. Cook until thick and rich.
  • Season both sides of the beef steaks with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • In a separate saucepan, cook the steaks over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • On a serving plate:
  • Spread the prepared sauce
  • Add cream cheese
  • Place cooked rice
  • Add the beef steaks
  • Top with shredded Chihuahua cheese
  • Place the plate in the microwave and heat until the cheese melts completely.
  • Remove from microwave. Garnish with sliced onion, tomato, and avocado.
  • Enjoy your homemade Sabana De Res!

Notes

Remove seeds from chilies for less heat.
If sauce is too thick, add a little warm water.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
Thin steaks cook quickly, so avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 934kcal (47%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 52g (104%)Fat: 60g (92%)Cholesterol: 165mg (55%)Sodium: 720mg (31%)Potassium: 980mg (28%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Calcium: 320mg (32%)Iron: 55mg (306%)
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