Carne Guisada [Recipe + Video] Carne de Res Guisada Braised Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Carne Guisada [Recipe + Video] Carne de Res Guisada Braised Beef
Description
This Carne Guisada recipe begins by seasoning cubed beef with black pepper, oregano, salt, and lime juice, allowing the flavors to permeate the meat during a resting period. The beef is browned in oil over high heat to develop a flavorful crust before being slowly cooked over medium-low heat with periodic additions of water until it becomes very tender. This slow cooking process can last from 35 minutes up to 1½ hours depending on the cut of beef.
Once the meat is tender, chopped bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mashed garlic are added and cooked until softened. Tomato sauce and additional water are then incorporated and reduced to create a light, flavorful sauce that coats the beef pieces. Parsley is sprinkled at the end for a fresh finish.
Carne Guisada is hearty with tender beef chunks in a mildly spiced tomato-based sauce. It works well served with rice, tortillas, or bread to soak up the sauce. The lime juice adds a subtle tang that brightens the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef round [0.91 kg], (or beef skirt) cut into small pieces.
- lime juice of 1
- 1 teaspoon oregano dry, ground
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly-cracked or ground
- 1½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 2 tomato chopped
- 2 bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic mashed
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 prig parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Seasoning the meat
- Season the meat with pepper, oregano, and a teaspoon of salt. Add the lime juice to the meat. Stir to coat all the meat with the seasonings.Let it rest for 20 minutes in the refrigerator (see notes).
2. Browning the meat
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat and add the meat and brown.
3. Cooking the meat
- Add 4 tablespoons of water, stir and cover. Lower the heat to medium-low.Repeat the process of adding water, stirring, and cooking covered until the meat is very tender, being careful not to burn it.This process can take 35 mins. to 1½ hours depending on the meat (see notes).
4. Cooking the vegetables
- Once the meat is tender, add peppers, onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir, then cook covered until the vegetables are soft.
5. Making sauce
- Add the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water and let it reduce to obtain a light sauce.Season with salt to taste, and sprinkle with the parsley.
6. Serving
- Remove from heat and serve.See serving suggestions above the recipe.
Notes
- Use caution when adding meat to hot oil to avoid splatters; consider using a lid as a shield.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1783IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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