This hearty South Texas Carne Guisada is a savory and flavorful beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, it features succulent beef chunks simmered in a rich gravy with vegetables and spices.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 900 g beef stew meat
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g tomatoes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
Step 3
Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
Step 4
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Step 5
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Step 6
Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 8
Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 9
Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or your favorite side dish.