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Carne Guisada [Recipe + Video] Carne de Res Guisada Braised Beef
Learn how to make res guisada a tender, flavorful Dominican braised beef dish that is one of favorite classics.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 464 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef round [0.91 kg], (or beef skirt) cut into small pieces.
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
- 1 teaspoon 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).
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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
- Be careful with splatters when you add the meat to the oil! You may want to use the lid as a shield, just in case
Nutrition Information
Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
757mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1783IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% 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.