Saucy Beef (Carne Guisada)
Serves 8

Ingredients
3 lbs. lean round steak, all fat removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 green pepper, seeded
3 large mature tomatoes
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. red chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. oregano

Preparation

• Add green pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder and spices to blender or food processor and blend until smooth and pureed. Set aside.
• Add beef cubes to Dutch oven and brown, draining all excess fat.
• Combine vegetable puree with beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.