Carne Yuma

This is a spicy beef dish that is served in different parts of Mexico. Each region prepares it a bit differently.

Ollie calls this one:

Carne Yuma

Ingredients:

2 pounds chuck roast, cubed

4 tbsp flour

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

4 jalapeños, cleaned and chopped

2 1/2 cups beef stock

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp chili powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a paper bag, place flour and beef cubes and shake well to coat.

In a dutch oven, heat oil to a high heat and add beef to brown quickly.

Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients. Bring to just under a boil and remove from heat.

Cover with a lid or foil and place in oven for 2 hours.

May be served over rice or with tortillas.