Guisado De Res En Salsa De Jitomate - Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce

Submitted by mariposa13

"From a mexican cooking website. This is an authentic recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Res en Salsa de Jitomate

• 3 -4 lbs thinly sliced flank steaks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 potatoes
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 large white onion
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 2 cups canned tomato puree
• 1 (6 ounce) can corn
• 1 (6 ounce) can mixed vegetables

• JALAPENO SALSA

• 5 jalapeno peppers
• 3 plum tomatoes

directions

1. Cut the sliced flank steak into small pieces about the size of postage stamps.
2. Set steak pieces to simmer in vegetable oil over medium-low heat while preparing vegetables.
3. Dice the potatoes into small cubes and place them in a microwave safe bowl.
4. Microwave the potatoes 2-3 minutes on high until almost done.
5. Add the potatoes to the meat.
6. Add 1 cup fresh cilantro to the meat.
7. In a blender or food processor, add 1/2 large white onion, 3 cloves garlic, and coriander seeds. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water and puree.
8. Add this mixture to the meat along with 2 cups of tomato puree.
9. Add the small can of corn and mixed vegetables to the meat mixture. Add additional water to thin the broth to a soup-like consistency.
10. Now prepare the jalapeno salsa to be served on the side.
11. Place 5 jalapenos and 3 plum tomatoes on baking sheet.
12. Preheat oven to broil and broil, turning, until blackened.
13. Remove the blackened skins and using a mortar and pestle, grind the chiles and tomatoes together along with 2 cloves of garlic.
14. Serve with rice and beans and enjoy!