Aunt Didis Carne Guisada

• 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 Ednas Homemade Flour Tortillas (page 171), warm for serving

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned in spots but still a little red in the middle, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir to combine.
4. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas.
9. For a thicker gravy, after cooking use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving bowl.
10. Combine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup water and stir until smooth.
11. Whisk this slurry into the gravy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
12. Pour the gravy over the meat and serve.

olive oil, beef sirloin, white onion, garlic, green bell pepper, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, tomato sauce, rice, beans, ednas homemade flour

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/aunt-didi-s-carne-guisada-377947 (may not work)