Week 32: Recipe #2--Slow-Cooker Carne Guisada

I found this recipe on Martha Stewart's website (see link below).  It was EXTREMELY flavorful, and so tasty!  Oh my gosh, did it smell good when I came home from work.  My husband put this together in the crockpot (as it was his day off), and he followed the recipe exactly.  We served this in tortillas with fresh fruit on the side.  Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Photo from www.marthastewart.com

You'll Need:

• 2 1/2 lbs. beef chuck roast or bottom round, cut into 1-inch pieces
• coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 Tblsp. vegetable oil
• 1 med. white onion, diced
• 1 med. green bell pepper, seeded and diced medium
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded and diced small
• 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp. chili powder
• 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 6 Tblsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• flour tortillas, warmed, grated cheddar, and cilantro, for serving (We also added sour cream)

Preparation:

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.  In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat.  In two batches, cook beef until browned on all sides, 5 minutes per batch (add two teaspoons more oil for second batch).  Transfer to a 5- to 6- quart crockpot.
2. In same skillet, cook 2 teaspoons oil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic over medium heat, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.  Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.  Slowly pour broth into skillet, stirring until liquid is smooth.  Simmer 2 minutes, then transfer mixture to slow cooker, along with tomatoes and bay leaves.  Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine.  Cover and cook on high heat for 6 hours.  Serve in tortillas with cheese and cilantro.

Recipe and link:  http://www.marthastewart.com/329032/slow-cooker-carne-guisada?czone=food/comfort-foods-center/comfort-foods-dishes&center=854190&gallery=274310&slide=286249