Carne Guisada (Braised Beef)

Carne Guisada (Braised Beef)

Melt in your mouth tender Mexican style stewed beef!

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ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil (or lard or bacon grease)
• 3 pounds stewing beef (such as chuck), cut into 1-2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup flour (optional) (rice flour for gluten-free)
• 1 onion, diced (~1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, chopped *
• 1 tomato, diced (~1 cup)
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt to taste

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Toss the meat in the flour, add to the pan and brown on all sides before setting aside.
3. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, pepper, cumin and chipotle chilies and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the tomatoes and cook until the start to release their juices and break down a bit, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the beef and broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the beef is falling apart tender, about 2 hours, adding extra broth (or water) as needed OR transfer to a preheated 350F/180C oven and roast, covered, until the beef is tender, about 2-3 hours, OR transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or on high for 3-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 272, Fat 10g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0.4g), Cholesterol 107mg, Sodium 410mg, Carbs 7g (Fiber 0.9g, Sugars 1g), Protein 38g

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