Guisado De Res En Salsa De Jitomate - Beef Stew In Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Res en Salsa de Jitomate
3 -4 lbs thinly sliced flank steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 potatoes
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 large white onion
5 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 1/4 cups water
2 cups canned tomato puree
1 (6 ounce) can corn
1 (6 ounce) can mixed vegetables
JALAPENO SALSA
5 jalapeno peppers
3 plum tomatoes

Preparation

Cut the sliced flank steak into small pieces about the size of postage stamps.
Set steak pieces to simmer in vegetable oil over medium-low heat while preparing vegetables.
Dice the potatoes into small cubes and place them in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave the potatoes 2-3 minutes on high until almost done.
Add the potatoes to the meat.
Add 1 cup fresh cilantro to the meat.
In a blender or food processor, add 1/2 large white onion, 3 cloves garlic, and coriander seeds. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water and puree.
Add this mixture to the meat along with 2 cups of tomato puree.
Add the small can of corn and mixed vegetables to the meat mixture. Add additional water to thin the broth to a soup-like consistency.
Now prepare the jalapeno salsa to be served on the side.
Place 5 jalapenos and 3 plum tomatoes on baking sheet.
Preheat oven to broil and broil, turning, until blackened.
Remove the blackened skins and using a mortar and pestle, grind the chiles and tomatoes together along with 2 cloves of garlic.
Serve with rice and beans and enjoy!