Description
Carne guisada is a comforting stew featuring tender, juicy beef simmered with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. This dish brings warmth to your dinner table, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. With its rich flavors and heartwarming aroma, carne guisada promises to create unforgettable memories with every bite. Pair it with rice, tortillas, or your favorite bread for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs chuck roast
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop onion and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the chuck roast on all sides.
- Remove meat; add onions and garlic to the pot. Cook until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and cumin; cook for another minute.
- Return chuck roast to the pot, pour in beef broth until meat is mostly covered. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Stir in cilantro and squeeze lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg