Description
Carne Guisada is a traditional Latin American beef stew that is savory, comforting, and full of rich flavors. This recipe results in tender chunks of beef simmered in a flavorful broth with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a hearty and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
- 2 pounds chuck steak (cubed)
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Liquid:
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the meat: Brown the cubed steak in the pot. Add peppers, cook until softened.
- Add flavor: Stir in tomato paste, then add tomatoes. Cook briefly.
- Thicken the stew: Sprinkle flour, pour in broth, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Simmer: Cover and let the stew simmer for 2 hours, adding water as needed.
- Serve: Once meat is tender, serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Carne Guisada, Beef Stew, Latin American Recipe
