3 lb round steak, 1/2 thick
2 lb potatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1 water
Directions
Cut round steak into cubes and brown in shortening in heavy skillet or
Dutch oven. Peel and cube potatoes (approximately in 1/2-inch
cubes). Once meat is slight browned add potatoes and continue to
brown. (Don't worry if it sticks to the bottom of the skillet. Add
tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin powder and garlic. Add
approximately one cup of water and simmer until meat and potatoes are
tender. Potatoes will thicken sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Dutch Oven; Meat; Mexican; Potato; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Carne Gisada Con Papas Meat & Potatoes recipe.
