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Delicious Easy Carne Guisada — Texas Mexican Beef Stew simmered in savory gravy.

Carne Guisada

A warm and comforting Texas Mexican beef stew that's easy to make and packed with rich flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Beef chuck or stew meat, cut into small cubes Best choice for flavor and tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Oil For browning the meat
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Flour For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste For richer flavor
  • 4 cups Beef broth Add a little water if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice or apple cider vinegar At the end for brightness
  • 1/2 cup Diced jalapeno or serrano Optional, for heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef dry and season well with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
  3. Remove browned beef to a plate.
  4. In the same pot, add onions and stir, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
  6. Sprinkle in flour and stir until it coats everything.
Cooking
  1. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir for a minute.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, then slowly pour in beef broth while stirring.
  3. Add the browned beef back into the pot.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower heat and cover partially.
  5. Cook until beef is tender, about 75 to 110 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Notes

Serve with warm tortillas, over rice, or with beans. Leftovers are great for making beef enchiladas.