Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
South American
Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
Description
This recipe for Crock Pot Carne Guisada starts by sautéing scallions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro to build the flavor base. Beef stew meat is browned with seasoning and flour to create a flavorful crust, then combined with beer, water, spices, and baby red potatoes in a slow cooker.
The stew slow cooks for several hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes have absorbed the savory juices. The achiote powder adds subtle color and warmth, complementing cumin and adobo seasoning. The resulting dish has a thick, stew-like consistency with a balanced depth of flavor, tender chunks of beef, and soft, cooked-through potatoes.
Crock Pot Carne Guisada is suited for a comforting meal and can be served with rice or tortillas. The slow cooking melds ingredients thoroughly, making it an ideal set-and-forget dish for any day.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- aji picante
- 1 cup scallions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tomatoes chopped, small
- 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
- 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat cut into small chunks, choice Top round
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light beer (I used Corona light)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp dry adobo seasoning (or seasoned salt)
- 1/2 tsp achiote or Badia Sazon, or paprika, ground
- 1 bay leaf dried
- kosher salt to taste
- 10 oz red potatoes halved or quartered, baby
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt.
- Cook another 2 minutes, then place in the slow cooker.
- Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.
- Add the beef and brown on all side, about 4 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add potatoes and cover, cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scant cup | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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