Description
Crock Pot Carne Guisada is a rich and flavorful Mexican beef stew. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce, making it perfect for a comforting meal served with rice or tortillas.
Ingredients
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- 900 g (2 lbs) beef, chuck or braising steak
- 2 tbsp flour, all purpose / plain
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder, mild
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 large tomatoes, diced or 400g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or use beef stock cube)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
- Cilantro / coriander, to serve
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the beef chunks with flour, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides. Transfer to the crock pot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sautéed vegetables, diced or crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, and oregano to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce is rich.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or coriander, alongside rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, marinate the beef with the spices for 1 hour before searing.
- You can add diced potatoes or carrots to the stew for additional heartiness.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg