Carne Guisada
Carne guisada is a comforting, slow-simmered beef stew packed with bold flavors and tender beef. Perfect served with tortillas, rice, or potatoes, this easy one-pot meal is rich, savory, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat chuck roast or similar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes diced (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped jalapeños (for heat), fresh cilantro for garnish Optional
Instructions
Brown the Beef:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down.
Simmer the Stew:
- Return the beef to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth until the beef is mostly covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Thicken and Season:
- Uncover the pot for the last 15-20 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with flour tortillas, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fresh jalapeños or chipotle peppers.
- Carne guisada can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- You can thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry if you prefer a thicker sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 2g
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