Description
Tender chunks of beef braised in a flavorful Tex-Mex inspired sauce, Carne Guisada is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a Dutch oven, brown beef cubes, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft. Add tomato paste, flour, and stir.
- Cook the Stew: Return beef to pot, add broth, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sear the meat deeply and use homemade beef broth if possible.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
