Colombian Beef Stew Recipe (Carne Guisada)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
South American
Colombian Beef Stew Recipe (Carne Guisada)
Description
Colombian Beef Stew Recipe (Carne Guisada) combines beef stew meat browned in vegetable oil then simmered with chopped tomato, onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, beef broth, and white vinegar. The slow simmer tenderizes the beef and mingles the flavors over 90 to 120 minutes. Baby red potatoes are added toward the end to absorb the stew's flavors and cook until tender.
The dish balances savory, mildly spicy, and acidic elements creating a comforting and robust stew. The inclusion of vinegar adds a subtle tang that brightens the tomato base. The accompanying creamy avocado-cilantro sauce blends ripe avocado, lime juice, cilantro, scallion, salt, and olive oil to contribute a fresh, smooth finish to the dish.
This stew serves well as a main course, providing warming nutrition and a satisfying texture contrast between tender meat and soft potatoes. It's practical to store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for longer preservation, with reheating done gently to maintain texture and flavor integrity.
When reheating, add a splash of water or broth to adjust for thickening, and rewarm until heated through to preserve the stew's consistency and taste.
Ingredients
For the Carne Guisada
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 cups tomato about 4 tomatoes, chopped, ripe
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion about 2 medium onions
- 4 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 pound red potatoes cut into uniform bite-sized pieces, baby
For the Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Sauce
- 1/2 of a large ripe avocado
- lime juice of half of one
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems
- 1 scallion green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed until it browns and releases easily from the bottom of the pan (3-5 minutes). Turn the beef and repeat the process to brown on each side.
- Add the chopped tomato and onion to the large pot. Toss well and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour the beef broth and vinegar into the pot and allow the contents of the pot to come to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender (90-120 minutes).
- Add the potatoes and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 30-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy avocado-cilantro sauce by placing the avocado, lime juice, cilantro, scallion, and salt into the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Pulse a few times, then slowly add the olive oil and continue to process until creamy and smooth.
- Serve the stew warm, topped with the creamy avocado-cilantro sauce.
Notes
- Store leftover Colombian Beef Stew in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days for best freshness.
- Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to three months to preserve flavor and texture; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat gently on the stove adding water or broth as needed to maintain stew consistency, or microwave in intervals stirring occasionally until hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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