Carne Guisada + Mexican Rice (Delicious, SIMPLE, Local) - Iowa Food Cooperative

Ingredients

• 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into roughly 1.5” pieces
• 1⁄2 medium onion, cut into quarters
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 2 tomatoes, cut into quarters
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp dried oregano or 1 1⁄2 tsp fresh chopped oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ancho chile powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3⁄4 cup beef stock (can substitute water)
• 1 1⁄2 TB cornstarch
• 2 TB water
• Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)