“A traditional Tex-Mex dish featuring beef and gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or in tacos or flour tortillas.” - by Janice
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
- Melt the shortening in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the meat and brown well on all sides. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the canned tomatoes, jalapeno chile peppers, fresh tomatoes, cumin, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat is tender. (Note: If mixture is too thick, add water as needed. Or if mixture is too thin, combine some cornstarch and water and add to thicken.)
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (4 total)
- Calories
- 366 cal
- 18%
- Fat
- 18 g
- 28%
- Carbs
- 12 g
- 4%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"A true tex-mex recipe If you know what carne guisada is then this is the real mcoy if you don't know this is the way to find out!..." See more"
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