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Carne Guisada

1 h 45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)Meat800 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato (diced)Produce3 pieces
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • potato (peeled and cubed)Produce2 pieces
  • ground cumin (ground)Spices5 g
  • chili powderSpices5 g
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • beef stockPantry500 ml
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • vegetable oilPantry30 ml
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • flour tortillas (warmed, for serving)Bakery8 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

643kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the beef

    • Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder.
    • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides.
    • Set the beef aside.
    Step 1
  2. Build the sauce

    • Lower the heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
    • Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook briefly until fragrant.
    • Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano and bay leaf.
    Step 2
  3. Braise the stew

    • Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef stock.
    • Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently until the meat is tender.
    • Add the potatoes and continue cooking until they are soft and the sauce has thickened.
    Step 3
  4. Adjust and serve

    • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
    • Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas.
    Step 4