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Carne Guisada


  • Author: Heather Love
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lb stew meat (beef or venison)

  • 2 tbsp oil (ghee, olive oil, or avocado oil)

  • 3 large tomatoes, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 tbsp flour (almond, einkorn, or organic wheat)

  • 1 cup beef broth (or water)

  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Flour tortillas (we use Bread of Heaven, ordered online)

  • Fresh cilantro, for topping


Instructions

  • Brown the Meat
    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the stew meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides, forming a rich crust.

  • Sauté the Vegetables
    Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chopped tomatoes (or tomato paste) and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

  • Build the Sauce
    Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables, stirring to combine. Slowly pour in the beef broth (or water) while stirring to prevent lumps. Add the chopped jalapeño and cumin, mixing well.

  • Simmer
    Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low for about 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

  • Serve
    Spoon the stew onto warm flour tortillas and top generously with fresh cilantro. Enjoy immediately.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 2 hours