Carne Guisada

1 1/2 lb. boneless chunk or stew meat,
cut into bite size pieces
1/2 c. diced onions
1/4 c. diced bell pepper
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
2 to 3 cans whole tomatoes (or 2 to 3
fresh)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
Cook the beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in the oil until the
meat is browned and the onion is tender. Add the flour, stirring to
blend it with the pan juices. Add the water, tomatoes, salt, pepper
and cumin and simmer, covered for 45 minutes. Serve as a main dish
or with flour tortillas.