Description
Savory carne guisada is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender beef simmered in rich gravy with aromatic spices. Paired with warm, homemade tortillas, this meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite offers a taste of nostalgia, evoking memories of cherished moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- For the tortillas: 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. Season the beef chuck with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- 2. Add the seasoned beef to the skillet and brown on all sides.
- 3. Stir in cumin, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Scrape any bits stuck to the pan for added flavor.
- 4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- 5. For the tortillas, mix flour, water, salt, and oil. Roll out thinly and cook on a hot skillet for about two minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup carne guisada with one tortilla (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg