A Taste of the Rio Grande Valley

One of the most important parts of culture is the cuisine and the culture of the Rio Grande Valley is no different. So I am going to share the recipe for one of the more common dishes in the Valley, Carne Guisada.

CARNE GUISADA

Ingredients

• 2 Lbs Rib Eye Steak
• 2 Ripe Tomatos
• 1 Small Onion
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves
• 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
• 1 3/4 Cups Water (Reserve 1/4 Cup for flour mixture)

Instructions

1. Trim the fat from the meat and cut into 1 inch cubes
2. Heat Oil in a 12" pan over medium heat
3. Add beef cubes and brown for about 10 mins
4. Add 1 1/2 cups of water, tomatoes, onions, garlic, salt, cumin, black pepper, and cilantro leaves
5. Bring to a slow boil
6. Reduce heat to low
7. Simmer covered until beef is tender
8. In a small bowl whisk together flour and 1/4 cups of water,
9. Add flour mixture to beef slowly and continuously so there are no lumps
10. Cook for another 15 on low
11. Serve and enjoy