Description
A flavorful and comforting Carne Guisada recipe, a traditional Mexican beef stew that is hearty and satisfying. Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a savory broth with aromatic spices, vegetables, and a hint of smokiness from paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Carne Guisada:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large tomato (chopped) or 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add the tomato, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker gravy, mix flour with water and stir into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Finish: Remove bay leaf, garnish with cilantro, and serve with rice, tortillas, or beans.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for added flavor.
- Use a slow cooker for convenience.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
