Carne Aravada

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried mexican oregano
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and beef cubes. bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• combine the chile powder, minced garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. add enough of the beef cooking water to make a paste. after 30 minutes, stir the spice paste into the beef mixture.
• heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. cook flour, stirring constantly, until golden brown. take 1 cup of the spiced cooking water and whisk it into the flour mixture until smooth. stir in the cumin, chopped parsley, and salt.
• transfer the thickened sauce mixture into the saucepan with the beef. simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.