Carne Guisada With Flour Tortillas

Here’s a hearty, comforting Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas—perfect for a homemade Tex-Mex meal 🌮🥩

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Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the stew:

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 jalapeños, diced (optional, for heat)

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

To serve:

• Flour tortillas, warmed

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

• Lime wedges (optional)

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef

   • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

   • Season beef with salt and pepper.

   • Brown in batches, removing each batch to a plate.

2. Sauté aromatics

   • In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Build the stew

   • Sprinkle flour over onions and stir 1–2 minutes (optional for thickening).

   • Add beef back to pot.

   • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano.

   • Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf.

   • Bring to a simmer.

4. Simmer

   • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 1.5–2 hours, until beef is tender.

   • Stir occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Serve

   • Warm flour tortillas.

   • Spoon carne guisada onto tortillas.

   • Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

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Tips & Variations

• Slow cooker version: Brown beef and sauté aromatics, then cook in slow cooker on LOW 6–8 hours.

• Extra thick sauce: Mash a few chunks of beef against the side of the pot or add 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry.

• Make it spicier: Add chipotle peppers in adobo or extra fresh jalapeños.

• Cheese & toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheese or sour cream on the tortilla for extra richness.

This dish is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for filling flour tortillas with a rich, saucy beef stew.

If you want, I can also provide a quick 30-minute stove-top version that’s still tender and saucy.