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Carne Guisada

Savoring Carne Guisada: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Carne Guisada is a comforting Latin beef stew, perfect for weeknight dinners and customizable to satisfy every palate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Essential for a hearty stew
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For browning beef
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Chopped, canned can be used
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Water Can be replaced with stock
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin Key spice for authentic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Adds color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Essential for taste
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Basic seasoning
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped, optional
  • 1 cup Carrots Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Oil: In a pot, pour vegetable oil and heat over medium-high. Wait 2 minutes until it glistens.
  2. Brown the Beef: Add beef chuck cubes in a single layer, sear for 5-7 minutes until deep brown.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Incorporate Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes; cook for 3-5 minutes until they soften.
  5. Season the Stew: Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir for 1 minute.
  6. Add Liquids: Pour in beef broth and water, scrape the pot bottom. Bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Simmer with Bay Leaf: Add a bay leaf, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  8. Add Optional Vegetables: Add bell peppers and carrots 30 minutes before cooking concludes.
  9. Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning, remove the bay leaf, and serve over rice or in tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or switch proteins. Use quality ingredients for best flavor.

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