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Carne Guisada Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 105 min total

Carne Guisada is a hearty Mexican beef stew simmered in a rich, savory gravy with tomatoes, onions, and warm spices. This recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef perfect for tacos, burritos, or served with rice and beans.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
• 2 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch, without crowding. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño (if using), cook 1 minute more.
4. Add tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
5. Return beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is very tender. Stir occasionally.
6. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If desired, mash some beef chunks with a spoon to thicken the gravy.
7. Serve hot with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a splash of beer or a pinch of cinnamon along with the broth.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
• Carne Guisada also makes an excellent filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

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