Carne Guisada Recipe

Tender beef in a rich, savory gravy. This easy Carne Guisada fits your schedule with Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Dutch oven methods. A total comfort meal!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

2-3 lbs beef chuck roast
2 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
1 (15 oz) can whole tomatoes
1 yellow onion, rough chopped
7-8 cloves garlic
3-4 bay leaves
2 tablespoon cumin
1½ teaspoon chili powder
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Cornstarch + water (optional): 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1–2 tablespoons water, for thickening

Instructions

Liberally season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides until well browned.
Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker along with the roast.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Shred the beef directly in the cooking bowl using two forks. Mash any whole tomatoes or garlic cloves into the sauce and stir to combine.
To thicken the gravy (optional but recommended):In a small bowl, whisk together 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1–2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the carne guisada, cover, and cook on HIGH for 15–30 minutes, until the gravy thickens to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve on warm tortillas or over rice and garnish as desired. Enjoy!

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