Carne Guisada Recipe

Name: Carne Guisada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste); 4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon comino; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup flour; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; garnish; flour tortilla; fresh cilantro, stems removed; chopped onion; shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb stewing beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste)
4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon comino
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
garnish
flour tortilla
fresh cilantro, stems removed
chopped onion
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

1
Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
3
Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
5
In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
6
Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
7
Be careful not to let it burn.
8
Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
9
Be very careful because it can splatter.
10
Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
11
Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stewing beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste), 4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings), and more.

Yes, Carne Guisada 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 Guisada

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