Best 8 Authentic Carne Guisada Recipes

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**Carne Guisada: A Savory and Traditional Mexican Beef Stew**

Carne guisada is a classic Mexican beef stew that is rich in flavor and incredibly comforting. This hearty dish is made with tender chunks of beef that are braised in a flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of Mexican spices. The result is a delicious and satisfying stew that is perfect for any occasion.

This article features three different recipes for carne guisada, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a traditional carne guisada recipe that uses simple, everyday ingredients. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, with the addition of chipotle peppers and dark chocolate. The third recipe is a slow-cooker carne guisada, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Carne guisada can be served with rice, beans, tortillas, or mashed potatoes. It can also be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, carne guisada is a surefire hit that will please the whole family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTH TEXAS CARNE GUISADA



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In this recipe, chunks of lean beef are simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and Mexican seasonings to make a rich spicy gravy (guisada). Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and/or cheddar cheese for awesome guisada tacos. If your gravy is too thin, whisk a 1/2 cup of the gravy with 1 tablespoon of flour and stir it back into the meat mixture; cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
⅓ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the beef sirloin in the Dutch oven and cook until the cubes are brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and water.
  • Continue cooking, stirring often, until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 456.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CARNE GUISADA



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Carne guisada is a hearty Mexican-style beef stew. It is excellent with tortillas or cornbread, and is also great as a burrito filling.

Provided by LFETSCH

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, unpeeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Combine beef, potatoes, onion, peppers, and garlic in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Toss the beef mixture with the flour mixture until evenly coated. Place the mixture into a slow cooker, and pour in enough beef broth to barely cover the meat. If you don't have quite enough, you can fill the rest of the way with water.
  • Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 682.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

AUTHENTIC CARNE GUISADA



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A mexican style beef stew. You can also serve this over rice or noodles, but I prefer it on tortillas like a burrito. This doubles and freezes well.

Provided by stimied

Categories     Stew

Time 3h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb stewing beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste)
4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon comino
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
flour tortilla
fresh cilantro, stems removed
chopped onion
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
  • In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
  • Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to let it burn.
  • Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
  • Be very careful because it can splatter.
  • Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.

CARNE GUISADA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cubed beef blade meat
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1-ounce whole cumin seeds
1/2-ounce freshly ground black pepper
1 quart water, plus 1-ounce
1/2 cup blonde roux, made from 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup fat
Salt

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat add the cubed meat and cook until browned. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, black pepper and 1-ounce water and stir to combine. Add 1 quart water and bring everything to a boil. Turn the heat down and add the roux. Cook the mixture until it thickens and season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve.

CARNE GUISADA (MEXICAN BEEF STEW)



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A luscious, tender Mexican beef stew with very basic ingredients. The oven baking makes the meat extremely tender, and the cumin gives it so much flavor! This is a typical Mexican beef stew, simple, with not a lot of vegetables. Serve folded up in warm tortillas, or on rice or with your favorite cornbread.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut in bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toss meat pieces with flour, then brown quickly in oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven.
  • Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, beef stock, tomato paste, cumin and chili powder; bring to a simmer on the stove.
  • Cover Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven, baking for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours, until meat is extremely tender.
  • Serve as is, or on rice, or folded into warm tortillas.

CARNE GUISADA



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Muy Bueno! Seasoned perfectly, this Carne guisada is very, very good. The combination of fresh vegetables and cumin is fabulous. Once cooked, the meat is tender with a sauce that gets thickened at the end. This stew is simple to prepare but does take time to cook down. Don't rush it... The key to this recipe is low and slow....

Provided by Emma Menchaca

Categories     Beef

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green bell pepper
1 medium onion
3 clove garlic (large)
2 large tomatoes
3 lb boneless beef shoulder roast (or stew meat)
2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp (heaping) lard (vegetable oil or olive oil can be substituted but will not give it the same flavor)
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stovetop pan, add lard (or oil) and turn heat to medium.
  • 2. Cut up shoulder roast to 1-inch cubes and add to pan. Roughly chop the tomato and add on top of meat.
  • 3. Remove seeds from bell pepper. Rough chop and add to the top of ingredients.
  • 4. Rough slice onion and add to the pan.
  • 5. Chop garlic cloves small and thin and add to the top of the pan.
  • 6. Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • 7. Now stir all ingredients together. At this time the aromas should be AMAZING!
  • 8. Place lid on top and cook on LOW for 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • 9. 30 minutes before carne guisada is ready, add flour to the 1/2 cup water. Stir flour mixture into the pot.
  • 10. Now you will notice that the vegetables have cooked down to practically nothing. They have converted to pure flavor!
  • 11. Let simmer on low for the next 20-30 minutes. This recipe is so amazingly simple. No fancy ingredients. If this is not the best carne guisada recipe you have ever tried please let me know! Please feel free to add your special touches if you wish but this recipe has not changed for 100 years. It will bring your family together and is so Mexican and traditional.
  • 12. The final product sits with traditional Mexican rice and homemade flour tortillas. I hope you enjoy it as long as my family has enjoyed it. Love to cook and cook with love!

CARNE GUISADA



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Tex-Mex style beef stew. Great all by itself, with rice, tortillas and sliced avocados. Perfect over the top of cheese enchiladas. Use leftovers over nachos. You can added Jalapenos or other chilis if you want more kick, but the rotell tomatoes add a little kick already. Serve with some sour cream to cut the heat.

Provided by fraserwag

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs chuck roast or 3 lbs beef shoulder
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion
2 large bell peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 tablespoons flour
1 (12 ounce) can mild Rotel tomatoes & chilies
water, to equal 2 cups total liquid
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • cut roast up into bite-sized chunks, discarding fat.
  • brown beef well in oil on all sides.
  • chop onion and peppers, and add to pot. Cook 7 min or so, until softened.
  • Add all spices and flour, and stir. Mixture will be thick. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Combine can of tomatoes in measuring cup with water to equal 2 cups, then add to pot.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Turn to simmer, cover and cook 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 4oz tomato sauce and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Dish is finished when beef is very tender, and flakes with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.4, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 1047, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 43.9

CARNE GUISADA



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While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home. We've made this recipe a few times now, and it goes really well with homemade flour tortillas. We love it over rice, too. -Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 12 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Dash liquid smoke, optional
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large unpeeled red potatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Whole wheat tortillas or hot cooked brown rice, lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, mix first 13 ingredients and, if desired, liquid smoke. Stir in pork, potatoes and onion. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 7-9 hours., Discard bay leaf; skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork slightly with 2 forks. Serve with remaining ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef. Look for chuck roast, flank steak, or short ribs.
  • Brown the meat in batches. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from stewing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Common vegetables used in carne guisada include onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes.
  • Season the dish with cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. You can also add other spices to taste, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder.
  • Simmer the dish for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve carne guisada with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Carne guisada is a delicious and hearty Mexican dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish, give carne guisada a try!

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