Carne Guisada for the Slow Cooker
Flavorful Carne Guisada in the crock pot is a Mexican beef stew perfect for serving over rice or with tortillas. Its wonderful aroma as it simmers in the slow cooker will have you anxiously awaiting dinnertime.
Servings per Recipe: 16 servings
Calories per Serving: 178
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 4 pounds beef stew meat
- salt and pepper as preferred
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juices
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup water, approximately
- 3 tablespoons flour
Garnishes:
- fresh cilantro
- grated cheese
- pico de gallo
- sour cream
Instructions
- Chop 1 onion and 1 green bell pepper. Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- Put ¼ cup water in slow cooker and add 4 pounds beef stew meat. Add salt and pepper as preferred.
- Drain juice from 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies into a measuring cup and place tomatoes with green chilies over meat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper. Cook on high for about 30 minutes.
- Add ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon chili powder to slow cooker and stir.
- Add enough water (about 1 cup water) to the reserved juice from tomatoes with green chilies to make 1½ cups liquid. Heat liquid in microwave or on stovetop. Add 3 tablespoons flour to liquid and mix well. Add flour mixture to slow cooker and stir to blend well.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours until sauce is thickened and meat is tender.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, grated cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream with tortillas or rice.
Notes
- These instructions are for making Carne Guisada in the slow cooker; you can find the instructions for the Instant Pot here.
- If you prefer mild vs. spicy food, substitute canned tomatoes for the tomatoes with green chilies.
- Leftovers from Carne Guisada can be used to make beef enchiladas, Tex-Mex Beef Casserole, or burritos.
- Garnishes not included in nutrition data.
Nutrition
Calories: 178cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
