Carne Aravada

This red chile stew can be made with beef or pork. Serve with beans or French fries.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 673 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.25 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and beef cubes. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the chile powder, minced garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Add enough of the beef cooking water to make a paste. After 30 minutes, stir the spice paste into the beef mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook flour, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Take 1 cup of the spiced cooking water and whisk it into the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the cumin, chopped parsley, and salt.

Step 4

Transfer the thickened sauce mixture into the saucepan with the beef. Simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.