Carne Guisada

Warm, hearty, and brimming with bold flavors, this traditional Carne Guisada recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Featuring tender cubes of slow-simmered beef chuck infused with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this rich and savory Latin-style beef stew is a true crowd-pleaser. Sautéed onions, bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes form the flavorful base, while a touch of flour thickens the silky sauce to perfection. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice, warm tortillas, or crusty bread, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving a rustic, home-cooked meal that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Ready in just over 2 hours, this recipe is worth every minute, delivering fork-tender beef and deeply layered flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef cubes with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, then sear in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and the remaining salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Add the bay leaf, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Simmer the stew for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the flour with water to create a slurry, ensuring no lumps remain.

Step 9

Gradually stir the slurry into the stew and cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2027.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2791.1

Total Fat 212.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 725.7mg	0%
Sodium 5965.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 186.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249.0mg	0%
Iron 30.6mg	0%
Potassium 4164.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 7.2%