South Texas Carne Guisada

A bowl of south Texas carne guisada garnished with cilantro and served with tortillas
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 4 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped

  • cup water

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make south Texas carne guisada

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  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

    A large pot with seared, cubed beef

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  3. Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

    A large pot with cubed beef, tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika

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  4. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.

    A pot of simmered south Texas carne guisada

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Recipe Tip

If gravy is too thin, whisk 1/2 cup gravy with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl, then stir it back into the meat mixture; cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
17g Fat
12g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 457mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 54mg 59%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 778mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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