Medium

South Texas Carne Guisada

Total Time
1h 16m
22m prep ยท 54m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Medium
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๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โ˜ช๏ธ Halal โœก๏ธ Kosher

This carne guisada recipe features chunks of lean beef steak simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings to make a rich, spicy gravy. Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese for awesome tacos.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  4. 4

    Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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