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Carne Guisada
This Mexican style carne guisada is beef that is stewed with tomatoes, peppers and spices until it becomes tender and flavorful. Serve your stewed beef as-is, or use it to make burritos, enchiladas, or many other different specialty dishes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Place the beef in a single layer in the pot. Season the beef with the salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. You may need to work in batches.
- Return all the meat to the pot. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika and beef broth.
- Stir to combine, then turn up the heat to medium-high until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until beef is tender. If you feel like the mixture is getting too dry you can add more beef broth, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Uncover the pot. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.
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Notes
- Choose a well marbled cut of beef for this recipe such as beef stew meat or chuck roast.
- You can make carne guisada up to two days before you plan to serve it. The meat will become even more flavorful as it sits in the sauce. Reheat the beef in a pan on the stove over low heat until warmed through.
- This dish is a great candidate for the freezer. Place the cooked meat into airtight containers or freezer bags, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator over night, then reheat on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
954mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
513IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 513IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.