Carne Guisada

Serves 6-8 

2 T. vegetable oil 

3 lbs. round steak, cubed 

1 T. flour 

2 T. chopped onion 

2 T. chopped bell pepper 

2 T. chopped tomatoes 

2 cloves garlic, pressed 

1/2 tsp. ground cumin 

1/2 tsp. salt 

1/8 tsp. pepper 

1/2 (8-oz) can tomato sauce 

1/2 (10-oz) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies 

1/4 c. water warm corn or flour tortillas avocado slices sprinkled with lemon juice (optional) 

grated American cheese (optional) 

Brown meat in hot oil in a large skillet; drain fat. Remove meat, coat with flour, and return to skillet. Add remaining ingredients except tortillas, avocado slices, and grated cheese. Simmer mixture about 30-45 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened. Serve with warm tortillas, and garnish with avocado slices and grated cheese, if desired.