Slow Cooker Carne Guisada

Name: Slow Cooker Carne Guisada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-in cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapeño, seeded, diced; 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 8 flour tortillas (for serving), warmed

A Tex-Mex classic of fall-apart beef stew meat simmered with peppers, tomatoes, and warm spices in a rich gravy. Serve with warm flour tortillas and rice.

500 minEasyServes 6460 cal/serving

Tex-MexDinnerSlow CookerStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-in cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeño, seeded, diced
14 oz can canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 flour tortillas (for serving), warmed

Instructions

1

Toss 2 lbs cut into 1-in cubes beef stew meat with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder until evenly coated.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to the slow cooker.
3

Add 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 seeded, diced jalapeño to the slow cooker on top of the beef.
4

Stir together 14 oz can drained canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Pour over the beef and vegetables.
5

Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fall-tender and reaches an internal temperature above 160°F (71°C).
6

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with 8 warmed flour tortillas (for serving).

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What is Slow Cooker Carne Guisada?

A Tex-Mex classic of fall-apart beef stew meat simmered with peppers, tomatoes, and warm spices in a rich gravy. Serve with warm flour tortillas and rice. This reference files it under Tex-Mex dinner: made in a slow cooker, rated easy and about 500 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Carne Guisada reach?

For Slow Cooker Carne Guisada, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Slow Cooker Carne Guisada?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I make Slow Cooker Carne Guisada less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Slow Cooker Carne Guisada comes from 2 jalapeño, seeded, diced and 2 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Slow Cooker Carne Guisada gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Slow Cooker Carne Guisada is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 8 flour tortillas (for serving), warmed. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

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