Pulique

Description
Guaque peppers are commonly used in Guatemala but may be hard to find in Southern California. Use guajillos instead. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 x beef filet - (abt 2 lbs)
 * 2 tbl	olive oil
 * 3 tbl	minced garlic
 * 4 whl	garlic cloves
 * Salt to taste
 * Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
 * 3 lrg	Roma tomatoes cut in half
 * 1 sm onion roughly chopped
 * 2 x guaque peppers see
 * 2 whl	cloves
 * 5 x black peppercorns
 * 1 x epazote sprig leaves from tip
 * 2 cup	chicken stock

Directions

 * 1) Place beef in roasting pan or Dutch oven.
 * 2) Coat with olive oil and minced garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Bake uncovered at 400 degrees 10 minutes.
 * 4) Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, peppers, cloves and peppercorns in saucepan and cook over medium-low heat 8 minutes.
 * 5) Puree in blender with epazote and stock.
 * 6) Add pureed mixture to beef, cover and bake 5 minutes longer. (Beef should remain slightly pink in center.)
 * 7) Place beef on platter, cut into slices and ladle sauce over top.