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Carne Guisada

Savor the Warmth of Homemade Carne Guisada Stew

Experience the comforting essence of Carne Guisada, a hearty Latin beef stew that warms the soul and is perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 pounds beef chuck or brisket/round cuts are fine
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped; yellow or white preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped; canned can be substituted
  • 4 cups beef broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup water
For Spicing It Up
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked is preferable
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh can be used in smaller amounts
  • 1 leaf bay leaf remove before serving
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Extra Texture (Optional)
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced; can substitute with other veggies
  • 1 cup carrots chopped; parsnips or zucchini also available

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the beef chuck cubes and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Incorporate the chopped tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Add ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the bay leaf, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  8. Stir in bell peppers and carrots 30 minutes before cooking time ends.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning before removing bay leaf and serving.
  10. Serve hot over rice or with warm tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the pot when browning beef. This stew improves with leftovers.

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