Carne Guisada Recipe

Name: Carne Guisada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green bell peppers; 2 medium onions; 6 large garlic cloves; 4 large tomatoes; 6 lbs boneless beef shoulder (or stew meat); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons lard (vegatable oil or olive oil can be substituted but will not give it the same flavor.); 2 tablespoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground pepper; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 green bell peppers
2 medium onions
6 large garlic cloves
4 large tomatoes
6 lbs boneless beef shoulder (or stew meat)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lard (vegatable oil or olive oil can be substituted but will not give it the same flavor.)
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 cup water
2 tablespoons flour

1
In a large stove top casserole pan add lard, (or oil), and turn heat to medium.
2
Cut up shoulder roast to 1 inch cubes and add to pan.
3
Roughly chop the tomato and add on top of meat.
4
Remove seeds from bell pepper, rough chop and add to top of ingredients.
5
Rough slice onion and add to pan.
6
Chop garlic cloves small and thin and add to top of pan.
7
Add cumin, salt and pepper.Now stir all ingredients together.
8
At this time the aromas should be AMAZING!
9
Place lid on top and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
10
30 minutes before carne guisada is ready.
11
add flour to water.
12
Now you will notice that the vegetables have cooked down to practically nothing.
13
They have converted to pure flavor!
14
Stir flour mixture into pot and let simmer on low for the next 20-30 minutes.
15
The final product sits with traditional Mexican rice and homemade flour tortillas.

2016

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green bell peppers, 2 medium onions, 6 large garlic cloves, 4 large tomatoes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Carne Guisada

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