Go Back
+ servings
Carne Guisada

Carne Guisada

Carne Guisada is a hearty Mexican beef stew featuring tender beef in a rich tomato gravy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasoning

  • 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

Broth and Thickening

  • 2 cups beef broth, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Vegetables and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • 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

This dish can be served with warm flour tortillas and Mexican rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg
Keyword beef stew, Carne Guisada, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, Mexican recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!