Carne Asado(Mexican Style Beef Tips & Gravy)

* Exported from MasterCook *

CARNE ASADO (MEXICAN STYLE BEEF TIPS & GRAVY)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Beef stew meat
4 Cloves garlic, chopped
1 Onion, grated
1 t Cumin, ground
1 t Black pepper, ground
2 cn Tomato sauce (or 1 large)
Granule style beef bouillon
Flour

Sort through stew meat trimming excess fat, gristle.
Cut into 1" pcs. if necessary. In med. size, heavy
bottom pot, place enough bacon drippings or melted
lard to cover bottom. Place stew meat, garlic and
onion in pot and saute untill meat is lightly browned.
Add water to cover and two or three tbs. beef
bouillon, cumin, pepper and tomato sauce. Cover.
Simmer on low heat until meat is tender. Toward end
of cooking time (abt. 1 hr.) add flour to thicken and
continue simmering , stirring from time to time, der
additional 10 min. Remove from heat and serve with
spanish rice (Sopa de Arroz) and refried beans. Salsa
cruda, Pico de Gallo are good garnishes. Coarsely
chopped lettuce and tomatoes and shredded cheddar
cheese. Serve with warm flour tortillas, or make soft
tacos.



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