Oh my! Talk about the ultimate comfort food dinner! This easy Carne Guisada recipe is one of our favorite hearty meals, especially during the cooler months. The beef stew meat turns out perfectly tender and is simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy that is absolutely irresistible. I love serving mine with Spanish rice and warm flour tortillas to soak up every bit of that delicious sauce. If you are looking for a cozy Tex-Mex dinner recipe your whole family will love, make this traditional Carne Guisada on a cool fall weekend. It is warm, comforting, and packed with authentic flavor in every bite!
Warm and comforting meals are some of my very favorites! If you are the same you must try My Favorite Chili too!
Ingredients
- stew meat
- oil (lard, bacon grease, etc)
- onion
- green bell pepper, diced
- tomato sauce or large tomato
- garlic powder
- ground cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- chili powder
- all-purpose flour
- water or chicken stock
- Flour tortillas, rice or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
To begin, heat a dutch over or deep skillet over high heat and brown the stew meat along with the onions and green pepper, until the meat develops rich flavor and color. Next, stir in the tomato sauce or fresh tomato, followed by the garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Once everything is well combined, sprinkle the flour evenly over the meat mixture and stir thoroughly to coat. Then, slowly add the water or stock, mixing well to create a smooth gravy without lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil before covering the pan and reducing the heat to low. Allow the Carne Guisada to simmer for about 1½ hours, or until the beef is perfectly tender and full of flavor. Finally, taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings if needed before serving. This hearty Tex-Mex dish is delicious served with Spanish rice, warm flour tortillas, or even creamy mashed potatoes.
Equipment
I love using a dutch oven or enameled cast iron pot for this type of dish. It truly regulates the heat so well. I would recommend this one.
Storage
I love the leftovers from this recipe. I think it tastes even better the next day! Making this a great leftover meal to take to work or school. It is rich so a little goes a long way!
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How to Serve
I love this stew served with a Spanish rice and a tortilla on the side. It is also amazing with mashed potatoes as the base and the stew meat right on top. If you would like some extra veggies, I love to sauté onions and bell pepper until tender and serve the Carne Guisada with those and a half of an avocado. Just let your imagination take over!
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Carne Guisada
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds stew meat cubed or bite sized
- 1 Tablespoon oil bacon grease or lard can be used
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 3 Tablespoons tomato sauce 1 large diced tomato can be used
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup water or chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat a dutch oven or large deep skillet over high heat and brown the stew meat along with the diced onions and green pepper. Once the meat develops rich flavor and color. Stir in the tomato sauce or fresh tomato, followed by the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Once everything is well combined, sprinkle the flour evenly over the meat mixture and stir thoroughly to coat. Slowly add the water or stock, mixing well to create a smooth gravy without lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the Carne Guisada to simmer for about 1½ hours, or until the beef is perfectly tender and full of flavor. Finally, taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings if needed before serving. This is delicious served with Spanish rice, warm flour tortillas, or even creamy mashed potatoes.
Leanne says
I've never had carne guisada but I had all the ingredients in my pantry, and stewing beef in my freezer. We all loved this flavorful meal served with tortillas! Will be making again - thank you!
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad to hear that you all loved this comforting dinner! Thank you for sharing!