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Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)

Crock pot carne guisada is a slow cooked Latin beef stew with baby red potatoes and Latin seasonings. Serve this topped with fresh aji picante – it's a must and really brightens the flavors and rounds out the dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Aji Picante
  • 1 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 small tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
  • 1 1/2 lb choice Top round beef stew (cut into small chunks)
  • 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 ground achiote (or Badia Sazon, or paprika)
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 10 oz baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook another 2 minutes, then place in the slow cooker.
  4. Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.
  5. Add the beef and brown on all side, about 4 minutes.
  6. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
  7. Add beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% 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.