Southwestern simmered beef

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
3	pounds	Bottom round of beef,
		Trimmed
2	tablespoons	Oil
1	large	Onion,chopped
2	cloves	Garlic,minced
⅓	cup	Flour
1	can	(14 1/2 oz) Mexican style
		Stewed tomatoes
1	can	(7 oz) diced green chilies
¼	cup	Water
1	teaspoon	Oregano
1	teaspoon	Cumin

Directions

Cut meat into 2" pieces.In a heavy 4 quart pot,brown meat in oil.Add onion and garlic;cook until soft.Sprinkle with flour; cook 2 minutes.Add remaining ingredients.Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours or more or until meat is tender.Stir occasionally and add additional water,if needed.To serve,garnish with a dollop of sour cream,if desired.Makes 6 to 8 servings.