Beef in Tomato and Pepper Sauce

Cooking Guatemalan

Ingredients for Beef in Tomato and Pepper Sauce

• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 green peppers seeded and chopped
• 1 fresh red pepper,seeded and chopped
• 3 lbs. lean boneless beef chuck,cut into 1 inch cubes
• 10 oz. canned green tomatoesand its liquid
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 stale tortillas soaked in water,squeezed and crumbled

Preparation of Beef in Tomato and Pepper Sauce

1. In a heavy saucepan heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic and peppers untilsoft. Add the meat and all the other ingredients, except the tortilla. Add more broth if necessary. Cover and simmer gently until the beef is tender, about 2 hours. Add the tortillas and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.