Carne Guisada

Absolutely! Here’s a classic, hearty recipe for Carne Guisada — a rich, slow-cooked beef stew popular in Latin American and Tex-Mex kitchens. Perfect served with rice, beans, or warm tortillas.

🍲 Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)

🕒 Prep: 15 min | Cook: 2 hours | Serves: 4–6

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 jalapeños or serrano peppers, seeded and chopped (optional for heat)

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 (8 oz) can diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes, chopped)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef:
   Heat oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches until nicely seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics:
   In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook until softened and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).

3. Build the stew:
   Return beef to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Add broth:
   Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pot.

5. Simmer:
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

6. Add vegetables:
   Add potatoes and bell pepper (if using). Cook another 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and stew is thickened.

7. Adjust seasoning:
   Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or spices.

8. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Serving Suggestions:

• With steamed white rice or Mexican rice

• Warm corn or flour tortillas

• Refried beans or black beans

• Fresh avocado slices or guacamole