This Mexican style carne guisada is beef that is stewed with tomatoes, peppers and spices until it becomes tender and flavorful. Serve your stewed beef as-is, or use it to make burritos, enchiladas, or many other different specialty dishes!
3poundsbeef stew meator chuck roast cut into 1 inch pieces
2teaspoonskosher salt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2cuponiondiced
1/2cupgreen bell pepperdiced
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
2tablespoonsall purpose flour
1cupfresh tomatoesseeded and diced
1/2cuptomato sauce
1 1/2teaspoonsground cumin
1/2teaspoondried oregano
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1 1/2cupsbeef brothplus more if needed
2tablespoonscilantrochopped
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Place the beef in a single layer in the pot. Season the beef with the salt and pepper.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. You may need to work in batches.
Return all the meat to the pot. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika and beef broth.
Stir to combine, then turn up the heat to medium-high until the mixture comes to a simmer.
Cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until beef is tender. If you feel like the mixture is getting too dry you can add more beef broth, 1/4 cup at a time.
Uncover the pot. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.
Video
Notes
Choose a well marbled cut of beef for this recipe such as beef stew meat or chuck roast.
You can make carne guisada up to two days before you plan to serve it. The meat will become even more flavorful as it sits in the sauce. Reheat the beef in a pan on the stove over low heat until warmed through.
This dish is a great candidate for the freezer. Place the cooked meat into airtight containers or freezer bags, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator over night, then reheat on the stove.