Guisado De Bistec Con Papas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 dried ancho chiles
1 cup boiling water
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1 lb chuck steak, cut in 1-inch strips
3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak the dried Ancho chilies in boiling water; let cool. Remove stems and seeds from chilies; discard.
Puree the chilies, the water they were soaked in, the onion and the chicken bouillon in blender until smooth.
In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Saute steak until cooked through.
Stir in potatoes, chile puree and an additional 1 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring guisado to a boil.
Taste sauce; season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until very little liquid remains.