Res Gisada [Dominican Republic]

Ingredients :

2 lb [0.91 kg] of beef (round or skirt) cut into small pieces.

Juice of 1 lime

A pinch of sun-dried oregano

A pinch of pepper

1 teaspoon of salt (or more, to taste)

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (corn, canola or peanut)

3 cups of water (may need more)

1 red onion cut into slices

2 tomatoes cut into quarters

2 bell peppers , cut into small pieces

3 cloves of garlic , mashed

1 cup of tomato sauce

1 sprig of cilantro , chopped

Steps :

§    Rinse the meat with cold water and scrub with the lime juice. Season with oregano, pepper and salt.

§    In a pot heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the beef and brown. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meat is very tender (it may take from 30-60 minutes), adding water by the tablespoon when it becomes necessary to prevent the meat from burning.

§    Stir in onion, tomatoes, pepper and garlic, cover and and simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, adjust water if necessary.

§    Add the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water, simmer over low heat to produce a light sauce. Season with cilantro and salt to taste.

§    Serve with arroz blanco, a side dish (or salad) and beans.