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carne guisada

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

We usually serve this with tortillas and make tacos. But you can serve it with Mexican rice and borracho beans. You can use shoulder or round steak also if you prefer. I have used stew meat on occasion.

yield 4 +6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For carne guisada

  • 1 1/z lb
    boneless chuck steak
  • 1/4 c
    diced onion
  • 3 md
    tomatoes, diced small
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    diced bell pepper
  • 1 c
    beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    cumin

How To Make carne guisada

  • 1
    Cube the beef,
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a skillet.
  • 3
    Add the beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
  • 4
    Cook until beef is browned and veggies tender.
  • 5
    Add flour and stir until blended well.
  • 6
    Add broth and tomatoes, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir to mix well.
  • 7
    Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • 8
    Serve with flour tortillas.
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