Translated literally as “stewed meat,” a spicy Carne Guisada makes a comforting and satisfying meal with deep flavors from the traditional Mexican kitchen.

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Carne Guisada

QTY	MEASURE	INGREDIENT	PREPARATION
2	lb	Steak, flank	Cut into 1-in. pieces
2	clove	Garlic	Minced
1		Onion, white	Roughly chopped
1		Poblano	Roughly chopped
2		Tomatoes	Roughly chopped
½	tbsp	Cumin
½	tbsp	Chile powder
1	tsp	Oregano, Mexican
1	cup	Broth, beef
2	tbsp	Flour, AP
1		Potato, russet	Peeled and roughly chopped
		Oil, olive
		Pepper, black
		Salt

1 Sear the beef in a little oil over high heat until browned. Set aside. 

2 Sauté pepper, onion and garlic in the same pan over medium heat until softened, about 10 min. Stir in tomato and seasonings and cook until beginning to break down, about 5 min more. 

3 Add the beef and stir to coat. Whisk together the flour and stock, then stir into the mixture with the potatoes. Bring to a low boil then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2-4 hrs. 

Serve with flour tortillas. 

Yield: 4 servings