Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Carne Guisada, a traditional Mexican beef stew that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chunks of slow-cooked chuck steak simmered in a rich, savory gravy made from fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 2 pounds chuck steak (cubed)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
- 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 heavy pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, then add garlic.
- Brown the cubed chuck steak on all sides. Add chopped bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for an additional minute before adding diced tomatoes.
- Mix in the flour and cook briefly, then pour in beef broth and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg