Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 1 tsp. each: cumin and sugar
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
  • 1/3 c. snipped parsley
  • cooked rice

Method

  • Partially freeze steak and cut into strips 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Dredge meat strips in combined flour and salt.
  • In a large skillet, brown 1/3 of the meat.
  • Repeat until all meat has been browned.
  • Drain drippings.
  • Sprinkle cumin and sugar on meat. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
  • Cut tomatoes into pieces and reserve.
  • Add tomato liquid, lemon juice and garlic to meat; stir to combine.
  • Stir green pepper, onion, chiles and parsley into meat mixture.
  • Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in reserved tomatoes; continue cooking, covered, 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings.