CARNE GUISADA

Name: CARNE GUISADA
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers (red, green, or a combination), chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup water (or more, if needed); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); salt and pepper to taste; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 cup frozen peas (optional); Chopped cilantro, for garnish

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings
8 people
Calories
450 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American

CARNE GUISADA

Iris Warren

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Carne Guisada is a hearty and flavorful Latin American beef stew. Tender chunks of beef are braised in a rich tomato-based sauce with vegetables and spices. It's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a chilly day.

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Ingredients

Servings

2-3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (red, green, or a combination), chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water (or more, if needed)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
salt and pepper to taste
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Sear the beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and sear on all sides until browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
Sauté vegetables: Add the onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Add sauce and spices: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, water, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Return beef to pot: Add the seared beef back to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
Add potatoes and carrots: Add the cubed potatoes and chopped carrots to the stew. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add peas (optional): Stir in the frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
Taste and adjust: Taste the stew and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serve: Remove the bay leaves. Serve the carne guisada hot, garnished with chopped cilantro. It's delicious served with rice, tortillas, or crusty bread.

Notes

Beef: Beef chuck is the best cut for this stew because it becomes very tender and flavorful during the long braising process.
Vegetables: You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as celery, green beans, or corn.
Spices: Adjust the spices to your liking. You can add more or less of any of the spices, or add other spices such as paprika or smoked paprika.
Slow Cooker: You can also make carne guisada in a slow cooker. Brown the beef and sauté the vegetables as directed, then transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Make-Ahead: Carne guisada is even better the next day! Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.