MOMMY'S CARNE GUISADA

Mommy's Carne Guisada image

Provided by Claudia Carranza

Categories Beef

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) (8oz) V8
2 tsp black pepper
6 sprig(s) cilantro, fresh
1/8 c cumin powder (cumino)
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded, julianne+
2 lb lean sirloin, cubed
2 Tbsp masa harina*
2 Tbsp salt
1 large stew pot (or crock pot)
1 large sweet yellow onion (1015 or Vidallia), rough chopped
2 large tomatoes, rough chopped
2 c water

Steps:

1. In Large Stew Pot, combine Water and Masa Harina over Medium heat. Stir until dissolved. USING A CROCK POT: Dissolve Masa Harina in the Water in a seperate stew pot or microwave safe dish, then pour into crock pot. Continue recipe.
2. Add Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin Powder, Garlic, V8. Stir to combine.
3. Reduce heat to Low.
4. Add Meat, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cilantro.
5. Cover and ignore for 2-4 hours. USING A CROCK POT: Dish can be set to cook all day if you are a career mommy/daddy with a day job.
6. Turn off heat, let cool a few minutes before serving.
7. + Yellow Bell Pepper may be substituted for Green Bell Pepper if there is a sensative stomach coming to dinner. For added mildness, remove the inner membrane before adding to the dish.
8. * For thicker sauce, increase this amount. Be sure to taste and adjust the rest of the seasonings to avoid any corn taste coming through.