Recipes Global Cuisines Latin American Mexican South Texas Carne Guisada 4.6 (167) 128 Reviews 24 Photos This carne guisada recipe features chunks of lean beef steak simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings to make a rich, spicy gravy. Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese for awesome tacos. Submitted by RHONDA35 Updated on March 4, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoons ground cumin 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika Directions Gather the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip If gravy is too thin, whisk 1/2 cup gravy with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl, then stir it back into the meat mixture; cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. I Made It Print 263 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 309 Calories 17g Fat 12g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 309 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 81mg 27% Sodium 457mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 6g Protein 27g 55% Vitamin C 54mg 59% Calcium 58mg 4% Iron 5mg 27% Potassium 778mg 17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.