Carne Guisada

Carne guisada features tender beef chunks simmered in rich savory gravy bursting with Mexican spices perfect for warm tortillas rice or beans.

This comforting Tex-Mex stew serves 6 in 2.5 hours using chuck roast for melt-in-mouth texture ideal family dinners cozy weekends.

Why This Recipe Works

Chuck roast transforms from tough to buttery through low slow braising. Flour slurry creates velvety gravy clinging to every bite. Cumin chili powder garlic build deep earthy flavor base. Fresh tomatoes provide bright acidity balancing richness.

Ingredients & Prep

3 lbs chuck roast 1-inch cubes, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 large onion diced, 1 green bell pepper diced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 2 Roma tomatoes diced, 3 tbsp flour, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, 2 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, salt pepper.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat oil medium-high Dutch oven brown beef 5-7 minutes batches. Remove set aside. Sauté onion bell pepper garlic 4 minutes softened. Stir tomatoes tomato paste cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour stir 1 minute. Add cumin chili powder oregano cook fragrant 30 seconds. Gradually whisk beef broth scraping browned bits. Return beef simmer covered low 2-2.5 hours fork-tender stirring occasionally. Adjust salt serve hot.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 4 days flavors deepen. Freeze 3 months. Reheat stovetop splash water.

FAQs

Beef tough? Cook full 2.5 hours low heat. Gravy thin? Simmer uncovered cornstarch slurry. Too spicy? Dairy sour cream balances heat.

Conclusion

Carne guisada delivers soul-warming comfort through tender beef gravy perfection authentic satisfying home-cooked love.

Carne Guisada

Print Recipe

A hearty, slow-simmered Latin-style beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, onions, peppers, garlic, and warm spices in a rich, savory gravy perfect with rice or tortillas.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stew
• Cuisine: Latin American

Ingredients

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• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

• 1. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper.
• 2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• 3. Brown the beef in batches until deeply seared; remove and set aside.
• 4. In the same pot, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened.
• 5. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• 6. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano.
• 7. Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, water, and bay leaves.
• 8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
• 9. Simmer for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender.
• 10. Optional: Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in to thicken.
• 11. Remove bay leaves, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

• Serve over white rice, mashed potatoes, or with warm tortillas.
• Add diced potatoes or carrots for a heartier stew.
• Flavor deepens even more the next day perfect for leftovers.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 820mg
• Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 42g
• Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: carne guisada, beef stew, Latin beef, comfort food, slow simmered beef