Description
Carne Guisada is a traditional Tex-Mex beef stew that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe features tender beef simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices, onions, and bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Veggies and Spices:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot, brown beef cubes in batches. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, cook onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic.
- Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir. Gradually add beef broth and tomato sauce.
- Simmer: Return beef to pot, add spices. Simmer covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or tortillas.
Notes
- You can add diced potatoes for a heartier version.
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef with garlic and spices before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
