Description
Carne Guisada is a comforting and hearty stew made with tender chunks of beef chuck simmered slowly in a rich tomato and beef broth base, flavored with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Perfect for a soul-warming meal, this recipe delivers delicious, melt-in-your-mouth beef stew that pairs beautifully with rice or warm bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (approximately 14.5 oz)
Spices and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, preparing the base for browning the meat and sautéing the aromatics.
- Brown the Beef: Add the beef chuck cubes to the pot and brown them on all sides. This searing process locks in flavors and adds depth to the stew.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef, cooking and stirring until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add Bell Pepper and Spices: Stir in the chopped bell pepper, cumin, and paprika, allowing the spices to toast slightly and the vegetables to meld with the meat flavors.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the Stew: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, consider marinating the beef in the spices for 30 minutes before browning.
- This stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded further.
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper at the end of cooking as needed.
