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Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)

Change up your beef stew game with my Crock Pot Carne Guisada recipe! I guarantee you will be amazed with the incredible flavor and melt-in-the-mouth tender beef – this one's a keeper!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 900 g (2 lbs ) beef , chuck or braising steak
  • 2 tbsp flour , all purpose / plain
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder , mild
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion , finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 green bell pepper , diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 large tomatoes , diced or 400g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup beef broth or use beef stock cube
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
  • cilantro / coriander to serve

Instructions

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  1. Cut the beef into cubes and pat it dry. Mix together the flour, spices, sugar, salt and pepper and sprinkle half the mixture over the beef, tossing to coat.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet or directly in your slow cooker if it has a browning function. Add the diced onion and remaining seasoning and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté fir a minute until it is fragrant. Add the seasoned beef and brown for a few minutes, until nicely colored on all sides.
  4. Transfer everything to your slow cooker if you have started the recipe in a separate pan. Add the diced pepper, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and stir well.
  5. Add the broth, bay leaf and oregano, cover and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or the HIGH setting for 4-5 hours. Test the meat by piercing with a fork – it should be perfectly tender.
  6. Discard the bay leaf and taste the stew to check the seasoning. Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) and serve over rice with tortilla chips or use as a taco filling.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Add a little water to loosen the gravy when reheating.
  • Mix things up – you can add cubed potatoes or other vegetables such as squash to make this stew stretch further.
  • Carne guisada is rich but not particularly spicy. You can dial up the heat by adding more cayenne pepper and fresh chilies when serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Add a little water to loosen the gravy when reheating.
  • Mix things up – you can add cubed potatoes or other vegetables such as squash to make this stew stretch further.
  • Carne guisada is rich but not particularly spicy. You can dial up the heat by adding more cayenne pepper and fresh chilies when serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 902mg (38%) Potassium 1155mg (33%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1013IU (20%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435

% Daily Value*

Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 902mg 38%
Potassium 1155mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1013IU 20%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.