Name: Authentic Carne Guisada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste); 4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon comino; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup flour; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; flour tortilla; fresh cilantro, stems removed; chopped onion; shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream

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Authentic Carne Guisada created by wmcaldera

A mexican style beef stew. You can also serve this over rice or noodles, but I prefer it on tortillas like a burrito. This doubles and freezes well.

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ingredients

1 lb stewing beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste)
4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon comino
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₃ cup flour
¹⁄₃ cup vegetable oil
garnish
flour tortilla
fresh cilantro, stems removed
chopped onion
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

directions

Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
Be careful not to let it burn.
Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
Be very careful because it can splatter.
Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.

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"A mexican style beef stew. You can also serve this over rice or noodles, but I prefer it on tortillas like a burrito. This doubles and freezes well."

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review by Dee E.

2/3/2022

This is amazing and so simple!!!! First time making it and it came out SO GOOD!

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review by Sher P.

9/7/2016

This is the Carne guisada my mama used to make! I love everything about this recipe. Sometimes I add diced potatoes to the recipe and eat the meat and potatoes with the tortillas and sometimes I eat the stew with leftover refried beans in the tortillas.

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3/1/2010

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review by girlie9127

12/5/2008

Thank you. I finally found The Carne Guisada taste that I've been searching for. So simple too. I wouldn't change anything because once I added the roux, it wasn't too saucey any more. I ate it with flour tortilla and nothing else.

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review by AuntMare

10/9/2004

This was great! Being a native Texan, this was a welcome dish. The next time I make it, though, I'll cut down on the liquid. There was too much gravy for the amount of meat. Served it with hot white rice, and frijoles al chara.

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