Aunt Didi's Carne Guisada
Fill Up on This Tasty Dish
This classic Tex-Mex stew is rich and delicious without the hours of simmering that most stews require. I cannot imagine ever eating this without Aunt Edna's Homemade Flour Tortillas to soak up every last drop of flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Cooking Directions
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned in spots but still a little red in the middle, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir to combine. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas.
FROM AUNT ELSA'S KITCHEN
For a thicker gravy, after cooking use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour with ¼ cup water and stir until smooth. Whisk this slurry into the gravy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Pour the gravy over the meat and serve.
This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for Good Morning America.
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Recipe Summary
Main Ingredients: olive oil, beef sirloin, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cumin, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce
Course: Party Platter, Main Course
More Info: Kids Friendly
