Chile Colorado

I can't wait to try this tasty-sounding chile, it sounds very simple if not quick to make. I discovered this in a little cookbook put together by high school Homemaking teachers from all over California. The title "A Taste of Mexico" was produced in 1997. It's chock full of easy-to-make Mexican recipes -- and easy-to-make is the name of my game. If you try it before I do, please review and add any suggestions you may have for improvement. Reviewers comments are, for the most part, helpful and full of great ideas.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups beef or 3  cups pork, cut into cubes
• 3  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 3  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3  cups water
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown meat in cooking oil.
2. Add flour and stir until browned.
3. Add next four ingredients, and cook until onion is tender.
4. Slowly add water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, add bay leaf and simmer until meat is tender, 2-3 hours.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. NOTE: This recipe can be used as a filling for burritos.