CARNE GUISADA
Ingredients:
2 to 3 T. vegetable oil
1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless top quality round steak
7 to 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp. cumin
2 medium white onions, diced
1 to 2 bell peppers, diced
1 to 2 bay leaves
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 T. cornstarch
1/2 C. water
Flour tortillas
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil and brown the meat, cut
into slices 1 inch-by 1/4 inch. Add garlic, salt, pepper and cumin.
Sauté until tender. Individually add onions, bell peppers, bay
leaves and tomatoes, cooking about 2 to 3 minutes after each
addition.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to meat mixture
to thicken. simmer for 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay
leaves. Serve hot with flour tortillas warmed.
Serves 5 to 6.
B-man
