Description
Carne Guisada is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered slowly in a rich, savory gravy. This traditional Mexican beef stew bursts with flavor and is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The combination of spices and slow-cooking techniques creates a dish that warms your heart and satisfies your taste buds. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or with warm tortillas for a delightful meal experience. With easy preparation and the promise of leftovers tasting even better, carne guisada is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 2 pounds chuck steak (cubed)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing the meat.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the cubed chuck steak on all sides, then stir in bell peppers until softened.
- Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes; cook for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture, then add beef broth along with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil before reducing heat.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until meat is tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg