Sizzling Texas Carne Guisada

This carne guisada recipe features chunks of lean beef steak simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings to make a rich, spicy gravy. Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese for awesome tacos.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 2poundsbeef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 4largetomatoes, chopped

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 1largered bell pepper, chopped

  • cupwater

  • 2tablespoonsground cumin

  • 5clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoongarlic powder

  • 1teaspoondried, crushed Mexican oregano

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½teaspoonpaprika

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

  2. Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.

Recipe Tip

If gravy is too thin, whisk 1/2 cup gravy with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl, then stir it back into the meat mixture; cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
81mg
27%
Sodium
457mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
27g
Vitamin C
54mg
268%
Calcium
58mg
4%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
778mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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