Nascimento’s Carne Guisada

  

2 lbs of nicely marbled sirloin cut into bite size pieces

1/2 c flour

2 Tbsp cumin(ground)

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 c finely chopped onion

1 c finely chopped bell pepper or mild hatch chili pepper

1 small can tomato sauce

1/2 c water  more or less…

Mix flour,  cumin, and garlic together. Dredge bitesize pieces in flour mixture till all are coated. Heat up large-ish sauté pan, using olive oil for best results( 2+ tbsp  as needed)  to Sear the meat. Once the meat is seared, just a few minutes, add onions and peppers. Sauté. Mix tomato sauce and water.  Add to the meat, onion, and peppers. Stir making a gravy as seen above. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve with guacamole on fresh flour tortillas. Big D could not get enough.

If you like it spicier add a few drops of Tabasco or use a spicier pepper.