Chipotle Carne Guisada

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Hot cooked rice, flour tortillas, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce, optional

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Transfer meat to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, water, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, bouillon, pepper and salt.
2. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with rice, flour tortillas, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

canola oil, beef stew meat, tomato sauce, water, peppers, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, beef bouillon granules, pepper, salt, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chipotle-carne-guisada/ (may not work)