Carne Aravada Recipe

Name: Carne Aravada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes; 4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste

1
In a saucepan, combine water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and beef cubes. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Combine the chile powder, minced garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Add enough of the beef cooking water to make a paste. After 30 minutes, stir the spice paste into the beef mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook flour, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Take 1 cup of the spiced cooking water and whisk it into the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the cumin, chopped parsley, and salt.
4
Transfer the thickened sauce mixture into the saucepan with the beef. Simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, 4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder, and more.

Yes, Carne Aravada falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Carne Aravada

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