Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound 2 by 1/4-inch sirloin strips
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ancho chile pods

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven and brown the meat well, 5 to 10 minutes, until any water evaporates.
  • Add the onion and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, flour, cumin, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt.
  • Stir constantly for about 2 minutes or until the flour is browned.
  • Add 2 cups water and the ancho pods.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Continue cooking, stirring, and adding more water until the ancho dissolves completely and the meat is tender.
  • Remove any large pieces of ancho skin.
  • Serve in a bowl with tortilla chips or as a sauce over enchiladas or tamales.