Recipe Carne Guisada I (Beef)

Required Ingredients:

• 1/2 tablespoon shortening
• 1 1/2 pounds cubed stew meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 fresh jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and diced
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• water as needed

Preparing/Cooking:

• Melt the shortening in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
• Add the meat and brown well on all sides.
• Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Add the canned tomatoes, jalapeno chile peppers, fresh tomatoes, cumin, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
• (Note: If mixture is too thick, add water as needed.
• Or if mixture is too thin, combine some cornstarch and water and add to thicken.
• )

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