Carne Guisada

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb stewing beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste)
• 4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon comino
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• flour tortilla
• fresh cilantro, stems removed
• chopped onion
• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
• 2 add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
• 3 add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
• 4 bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
• 5 in a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
• 6 cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
• 7 be careful not to let it burn.
• 8 carefully add roux to stewed beef.
• 9 be very careful because it can splatter.
• 10 bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• 11 serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.