Description
Carne Guisada is a mouthwatering Mexican beef stew that showcases tender chunks of slow-cooked chuck steak immersed in a rich, flavorful gravy. This comforting dish combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its savory aroma and satisfying texture, carne guisada is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite. Serve it over fluffy rice, in warm tortillas, or even as nachos for a delightful twist. This easy carne guisada recipe emphasizes the importance of slow cooking to develop deep flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chuck steak (cubed)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chuck steak and brown on all sides.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, flour, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the meat is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg