Carne Guisada

16 ingredients
11 steps

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

  1. 1
    Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
  2. 2
    Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
  3. 3
    Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
  5. 5
    In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
  6. 6
    Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Be careful not to let it burn.
  8. 8
    Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
  9. 9
    Be very careful because it can splatter.
  10. 10
    Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  11. 11
    Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.

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