San Antonio-Style Carne Guisada

• stew meat↗2 1⁄2 lbs

  cut in bite-size pieces

• bolner's fiesta brand extra fancy carne guisada seasoning↗6 -7 tablespoons
• cumin powder↗4 teaspoons
• chili powder↗2 teaspoons
• red peppers↗2 teaspoons

  (or more if spicier is desired)

• coconut oil3 tablespoons

  (may substitute Veg. oil or olive oil)

• garlic↗2 -3 cloves
• onion↗1
• serrano peppers↗2 -3

  seeded and minced (or add more, with seeds if spicier is desired)

• beef stock↗3 cups

  (or sub other stock)

• tomato paste↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine Seasoning, Cumin Powder, Chili Powder and Red Pepper in a bowl and dredge the meat through it.

2. 2

   Lightly brown meat in Coconut or Vegetable oil in large sauce pan on stove along with minced fresh garlic and chopped onions.

3. 3

   Add minced Serrano Peppers (may want to wear kitchen gloves while mincing).

4. 4

   Mix together some of the Beef Stock and Tomato Paste and add to beef along with the rest of the stock.

5. 5

   Simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or put on low in crock pot. Test for desired tenderness.

6. 6

   Serve with flour tortillas, grated cheese, sour cream and shredded lettuce.

7. 7

   May also serve with Spanish rice, and Refried beans.