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
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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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.
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Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
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