Carne Aravada
Description
This red chile stew can be made with beef or pork. Serve with beans or French fries.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
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4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/4 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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salt to taste
Directions
1
In a saucepan, combine water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and beef cubes. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Combine the chile powder, minced garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Add enough of the beef cooking water to make a paste. After 30 minutes, stir the spice paste into the beef mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook flour, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Take 1 cup of the spiced cooking water and whisk it into the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the cumin, chopped parsley, and salt.
4
Transfer the thickened sauce mixture into the saucepan with the beef. Simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.