Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)
Change up your beef stew game with my Crock Pot Carne Guisada recipe! I guarantee you will be amazed with the incredible flavor and melt-in-the-mouth tender beef – this one's a keeper!
Servings: 4
Calories: 435kcal
Ingredients
- 900 g (2 lbs ) beef , chuck or braising steak
- 2 tbsp flour , all purpose / plain
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder , mild
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 large tomatoes , diced or 400g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup beef broth or use beef stock cube
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
- cilantro / coriander to serve
Instructions
- Cut the beef into cubes and pat it dry. Mix together the flour, spices, sugar, salt and pepper and sprinkle half the mixture over the beef, tossing to coat.900 g (2 lbs ) beef, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
- Heat the oil in a skillet or directly in your slow cooker if it has a browning function. Add the diced onion and remaining seasoning and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until softened.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté fir a minute until it is fragrant. Add the seasoned beef and brown for a few minutes, until nicely colored on all sides.4 garlic cloves
- Transfer everything to your slow cooker if you have started the recipe in a separate pan. Add the diced pepper, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and stir well.1 green bell pepper, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 large tomatoes
- Add the broth, bay leaf and oregano, cover and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or the HIGH setting for 4-5 hours. Test the meat by piercing with a fork – it should be perfectly tender.½ cup beef broth , 1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- Discard the bay leaf and taste the stew to check the seasoning. Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) and serve over rice with tortilla chips or use as a taco filling.cilantro / coriander to serve
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Add a little water to loosen the gravy when reheating.
- Mix things up – you can add cubed potatoes or other vegetables such as squash to make this stew stretch further.
- Carne guisada is rich but not particularly spicy. You can dial up the heat by adding more cayenne pepper and fresh chilies when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 1155mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 6mg
