Carne guisada

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTo 3 lb pork (steaks or inexpensive pieces)
¼To 1/2 cup shortening
1largeOnion, chopped
2mediumsTomatoes, chopped
2Handfuls flour
2cupsWater

Directions

Garlic powder Salt Pepper Cumin Cut pork into tiny pieces. Brown in shortening; add chopped onion and tomatoes; stir together. Add flour slowly (do NOT use masa harina!).

Stir till thickened as like gravy, then add 2 cups water. To suit, add: garlic powder, salt, pepper, liberal dose cumin. Stew on medium low for 30-45 minutes. Serve with refritos, Spanish rice.

per Joe Waring