Description
This Carne Guisada is a rich and flavorful Mexican-style beef stew simmered to tender perfection in a savory tomato-based gravy. Made with simple ingredients and served with warm flour tortillas, this dish is perfect for quick high-protein meals, recipes for dinner, and simple high-protein meals. Enjoy it with rice, mashed potatoes, or just scoop it up with tortillas! Save it to your healthy recipes, recipes appetizers and snacks, and recipes to try boards.
Ingredients
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3 lbs stew meat
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1 tbsp oil (lard, bacon grease, or vegetable oil)
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
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3 tbsp tomato sauce or 1 large tomato, diced
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1 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup water or chicken stock
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Brown the stew meat along with onions and green pepper (if using).
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Stir in the tomato sauce (or fresh tomato), garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Sprinkle flour over the meat and stir until evenly coated.
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Gradually add the water (or stock), stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is tender.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Serve hot with rice, warm flour tortillas, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
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Add chopped potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking for a heartier dish.
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Serve with fresh pico de gallo or guacamole for a delicious Tex-Mex meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg