Carne Guisada
Carne Guisada is a Mexican beef stew featuring tender beef smothered in a luscious tomato-based gravy.
Equipment
- large pot
- Dutch Oven
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth, divided
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Toss together the beef, salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of the beef broth and the flour to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Stir in the onion, jalapeño, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and soy sauce. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in the remaining 1 ¾ cups of beef broth and the slurry. Stir to combine and bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Taste and add more salt as needed.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and a side of Mexican rice.
Notes
You can use cheaper cuts of beef like chuck roast or chuck shoulder with a few adjustments. Chop the beef into smaller cubes and make sure to cook them in the tomato-gravy for a longer period of time. Adjust the spice as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
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