Carne Guisada with Homemade Flour Tortillas 🌮🥩
A comforting, slow-simmered beef stew that’s perfect for scooping up with warm, soft flour tortillas!
Carne Guisada is a hearty Mexican dish made with tender beef simmered in a flavorful, rich gravy. It’s a classic comfort food, perfect for serving with fresh, homemade tortillas.
Ingredients
🥩 3 pounds beef stew meat (cut into chunks)
🌿 2 teaspoons ground cumin
🧂 ½ teaspoon black pepper
🍅 3 tablespoons tomato sauce (or 1 diced fresh tomato)
🧄 3 minced garlic cloves
🧂 2 teaspoons salt
🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🥣 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
🛢️ 1 tablespoon oil or lard
🧅 1 diced yellow onion
🫑 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
🌮 Flour tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Meat
🔥 Heat the oil or lard in a large pot over medium-high heat.
🥩 Add the beef, diced onion, and bell pepper (if using), and cook until the meat is browned.
2️⃣ Add Seasonings & Simmer
🍅 Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
🌾 Sprinkle flour over the meat and mix well to coat evenly.
💧 Pour in the chicken broth (or water), stirring to prevent lumps.
3️⃣ Slow Cook to Perfection
🔥 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
🥄 Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
🌮 Serve hot with warm flour tortillas for dipping and scooping.
Serving Suggestions
🍚 With Rice – Pair with Mexican rice or cilantro-lime rice.
🥔 Over Mashed Potatoes – A delicious Tex-Mex twist!
🥑 With Fresh Guacamole & Salsa – Brightens up the rich flavors.
This Carne Guisada is deeply flavorful, rich, and comforting—perfect for a weeknight meal or gathering with family. Try it out, and don’t forget to scoop up every last bit with a warm tortilla! 😋🔥