Aunt Didis Carne Guisada Recipe

Name: Aunt Didis Carne Guisada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium white onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; Mexican Rice (page 124), for serving; Refried Beans (page 130), for serving; Aunt Ednas Homemade Flour Tortillas (page 171), warm for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium white onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Mexican Rice (page 124), for serving
Refried Beans (page 130), for serving
Aunt Ednas Homemade Flour Tortillas (page 171), warm for serving

1
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned in spots but still a little red in the middle, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir to combine.
4
Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
5
Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas.
9
For a thicker gravy, after cooking use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving bowl.
10
Combine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup water and stir until smooth.
11
Whisk this slurry into the gravy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
12
Pour the gravy over the meat and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 medium white onion, sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Aunt Didis Carne Guisada falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Didis Carne Guisada

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