Carne Guisada

Ingredients

Beef stew meat

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Tomatoes

2 cups, diced (fresh or canned)

Beef broth

4 cups

Cumin

1 tablespoon

Chili powder

2 teaspoons

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon, or to taste

Pepper

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Flour

2 tablespoons

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Return the browned beef stew meat to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
6. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
7. In a small bowl, mix the flour with a little water to create a slurry.
8. Stir the slurry into the pot to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
10. Serve the Carne Guisada hot with rice, warm tortillas, and your favorite toppings such as avocado, sour cream, or pickled jalapeños.