Carne Guisada
Carne Guisada is a traditional Latin American beef stew, rich in flavor, with tender chunks of beef cooked in a savory sauce. It’s perfect served over rice or with warm tortillas.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, along with the beef broth, bay leaves, carrots, and potatoes. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve Carne Guisada over white rice or with warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Notes
This dish can be made in advance and reheated, as the flavors become even more pronounced after a day in the refrigerator.
You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like peas or corn if desired.