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Carne Guisada Recipe (Con Papas) + VIDEO
Carne Guisada is a spicy, savory, versatile meat stew that can be made with potatoes (con papas) or without for a low carb version. It's delicious to enjoy by the bowlful, in tacos, and more!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 sweet onion peeled and chopped
- 2-3 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- 1-2 Serrano peppers seeded and chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder preferably ancho
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon or beef base
- 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 12 ounce dark Mexican beer like Modelo Negro
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- ½ lime juiced
- Possible Garnishes: Pico de gallo avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Set a large 6-8 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once hot, add the beef stew meat into the pot along with the adobo seasoning. Stir to coat and brown the meat on all side, 5-7 minutes.
- Next add in the chopped onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, paprika and beef bouillon. Stir and sauté the veggies with the beef another 5 minutes to soften.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beer, and 2 cups water. Turn the heat down to medium. Cover and simmer the stew for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, or until the beef is very tender. Stir occasionally.
- When the beef is getting close to fork-tender, peel and chop the potatoes into ½ inch cubes.
- Once the beef is soft and shreddable, stir in the potatoes. Cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the stew base has thickened.
- Stir in the lime juice. Taste, then add more adobo seasoning if needed. Serve as a stew, as taco filling, or over rice.
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Notes
- Omit the potatoes to make a lower carb version. Then toss the stew meat in 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch or masa to thicken.
- Omit the potatoes to make a lower carb version. Then toss the stew meat in 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch or masa to thicken.
- Carne Guisada with or without potatoes is great to make ahead! Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days.
- The beef stew can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container, and wrap in aluminum foil before freezing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
722mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 722mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.