The kontakion usually has a biblical theme, and often features dialogue between biblical characters. By far the most important writer of kontakia is Romanos the Melodist. The only kontakion that is regularly performed in full today is the Akathist to the Theotokos
My mother's version is Bistec ranchero, this is one stew that has great popularity, however variations exist like that of most common dishes. Bistec Ranchero, is fromt Mexico, a regular meal for my mother growing up. Her version as I know was a compliment to the preparation of beef stew.
It is also served in as a taquito, burrito, torta, or a plate with beans and rice. The name Machaca is used in the Southern part of Mexico and in the northwestern state of Sonora, and 'Machacado' in the North where it originated. Picadillo - is a dish mainly consisting of ground beef typically found in Cuba, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.