4.7 from 9 votes
Hearty Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)
The ultimate comfort food - literally anyone who tries this carne guisada recipe falls in love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 384 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sirloin steak cubed
- 2 White onions 1 diced, 1 quartered
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 large baking potatoes cubed
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 can stewed tomatoes Italian seasoned
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon each of: cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and Mexican oregano.
- Dredge sirloin cubes in spice mixture until well coated.
- Add diced onion to large sauté pan over medium heat with a Tablespoon of your choice cooking oil.
- Once onion begins to caramelize, add meat and diced peppers. Stir occasionally until meat starts to brown on the outside (about 2-4 minutes).
- Once meat is just browned on the outside, add 4 cups beef stock to pan, along with 1/2 teaspoon each of: cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, Mexican oregano, and salt. Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 pressed garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, and 1 can of stewed tomatoes.
- Stir well then add cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, and 1 quartered onion. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (2 hours is more than sufficient, but the longer it stews, the more tender the meat will be).
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Notes
- PS- Don't be intimidated by the lengthy ingredient list, about half of them are spices that you probably already have in your pantry and the rest are basic grocery items!
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
1371mg
(39%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4370IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
54.4mg
(60%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
6.8mg
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1371mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4370IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 54.4mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6.8mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.