Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of carne guisada, a traditional Mexican beef stew that promises to delight your taste buds. This recipe features tender chunks of chuck steak slowly simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy infused with spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, carne guisada is not just delicious; it’s also versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice, in tacos, or with warm tortillas. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this dish is an ideal choice for cooks of all skill levels. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this savory comfort food that will have them coming back for seconds!
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 chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed chuck steak to the pot, browning it on all sides. Incorporate the chopped bell pepper and cook briefly until softened.
- Mix in the tomato paste and allow it to cook for one minute before adding diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir well before pouring in beef broth. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about two hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary.
- Once the meat is tender, serve warm garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg