Carne Guisada with floor tortillas

Carne Guisada is a traditional Mexican dish made with beef simmered in a flavorful sauce, often served with tortillas. Here’s a basic recipe for Carne Guisada along with instructions for making flour tortillas:

Carne Guisada:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Flour Tortillas:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for about 15 minutes.
5. After resting, roll each ball of dough into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
6. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a rolled-out tortilla onto the hot skillet and cook for about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned and puffed up.
7. Repeat with the remaining dough balls, stacking the cooked tortillas and keeping them warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel until ready to serve.

Serve the warm Carne Guisada with the freshly made flour tortillas for a delicious and comforting meal!