Crock Pot Carne Guisada
Crock Pot Carne Guisada is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings warmth to your table. This tender beef stew simmers slowly in a rich, savory sauce, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this versatile dish can be served on its own or as a delicious filling for tacos and burritos. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions, garlic, bell peppers, and beef into uniform pieces.
- Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to the crock pot; add onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth; sprinkle with cumin and chili powder.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in chopped cilantro about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the beef overnight. You can also customize this recipe by adding diced potatoes or using chicken instead of beef.