🌮 Carne Guisada with Homemade Flour Tortillas

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🌮 Carne Guisada with Homemade Flour Tortillas







A comforting, flavorful, and family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Carne Guisada is a classic, slow-simmered beef dish known for its tender texture and rich, savory gravy. Paired with warm homemade flour tortillas, it becomes a hearty meal that brings simple ingredients together in the most comforting way. This recipe is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and ideal for home cooks who enjoy wholesome, satisfying meals.

🥩 Ingredients for Carne Guisada

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1 ½ cups beef broth

  • 1 cup tomato sauce or diced tomatoes

🍳 How to Make Carne Guisada

1. Brown the Beef

Heat oil in a large pot. Add beef in batches and brown on all sides.

2. Add Vegetables and Seasonings

Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Build the Gravy

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat the beef.

4. Add Liquid and Simmer

Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef becomes tender and the sauce thickens.

🌾 Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 3 tbsp lard or butter

  • ¾ cup warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder.

  2. Cut in the lard or butter until crumbly.

  3. Add warm water and knead until smooth.

  4. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

  5. Divide into balls and roll each into a thin circle.

  6. Cook on a hot skillet until lightly browned on both sides.

🌮 Serving Suggestions

Carne Guisada tastes wonderful with:

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Diced onion

  • Lime wedges

  • Rice or beans on the side

This dish is excellent for meal prep and reheats well, making it a practical and delicious option for weeknight dinners.

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