Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of carne guisada, a traditional Mexican beef stew that features tender, slow-cooked chunks of beef simmered in a rich and flavorful gravy. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, showcasing bold spices and fresh ingredients that come together to create a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare with simple steps, carne guisada is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside warm tortillas for an authentic touch that everyone will love.
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
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the cubed chuck steak on all sides in the pot, then add bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes; cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add flour and mix well before pouring in beef broth; season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg