My mum made this recipe all the time when I was growing up and I have always loved it! | May 24, 2025

This hearty stew features tender beef simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with spices — perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or wrapped in warm flour tortillas.

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Stew meat 3 lbs
Oil (lard, bacon grease, or vegetable oil) 1 tablespoon
Medium onion 1
Small green bell pepper (optional) 1
Tomato sauce 3 tablespoons
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Ground cumin 2 teaspoons
Salt 2 teaspoons
Black pepper ½ teaspoon
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
Water or chicken stock 1 cup
Flour tortillas, rice, or mashed potatoes For serving

Instructions

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