Carne Guisada
Tender chunks of beef braised in a rich tomato and chile sauce with potatoes. A classic Mexican comfort dish that's hearty, warming, and ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Brown beef in batches without stirring for 3 minutes per side until deep golden crust forms.
- 3
Remove beef to a plate. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened and browned, 4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in tomatoes with green chiles and broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Return beef to the pot. Add potatoes and stir to combine.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes until beef is tender.
- 8
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in deep bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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