Aunt Didi’s Carne Guisada

Name: Aunt Didi’s Carne Guisada
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium white onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; Mexican Rice (page 124), for serving; Refried Beans (page 130), for serving; Aunt Edna’s Homemade Flour Tortillas (page 171), warm for serving

December 9, 2011

This classic Tex-Mex stew (see photograph page 10) 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 (page 171) to soak up every last drop of flavorful sauce.

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