Slow Cooker Carne Guisada, Texas
Recipe: #20403
July 31, 2015
Categories: Stewing Beef, Mexican, Southwest, Sunday Dinner, Slow Cooker, High Protein, No Eggs Non-Dairy, Sugar-Free, Spicy, Kosher Meat, Beef Dinner, Mexican Dinner, more
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Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (325.3 g)
- Calories 557.4
- Total Fat - 40.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 20.1 g
- Cholesterol - 355.5 mg
- Sodium - 529.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.1 g
- Sugars - 3.6 g
- Protein - 28.7 g
- Calcium - 852.5 mg
- Iron - 10.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 14.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Place stew meat, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper in crock pot.
Step 2
Drain juice from tomatoes into measuring cup.
Step 3
Add tomatoes, peas, garlic, onions and potatoes to crock pot.
Step 4
Blend juice from tomatoes and enough water to equal 2 cups liquid. Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder and flour into tomato juice mixture and mix well. Add to crock pot.
Step 5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Cook on LOW for 6 - 7 hours until sauce is thickened and meat and veggies are tender.
Step 7
Great served with warm flour tortillas.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If you can't find diced tomatoes with green chilies, you can substitute with a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilies.
- If you don't have oregano, you can substitute with Italian seasoning or dried marjoram.
- Substitute beef for pork or chicken for a leaner option. The benefit of this substitution is that it provides a healthier alternative that still has a great flavor.
- Substitute the diced tomatoes with green chilies for diced tomatoes and fresh jalapenos for a spicier version. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds more heat and complexity to the dish.
Vegetarian Carne Guisada Replace the stewing beef with 3 cups of diced mushrooms, 1 cup of diced celery, and 1 cup of diced carrots. Replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. Cook on LOW for 4 - 5 hours until sauce is thickened and vegetables are tender.
Mexican Rice - This classic Mexican side dish is the perfect accompaniment for Slow Cooker Carne Guisada, Texas. It's a delicious blend of long-grain rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and spices, and it's the perfect way to add flavor and texture to the dish.
Refried Beans: Refried beans are a classic Mexican side dish that is a great complement to Mexican Rice. They are made with pinto beans, onion, garlic, and spices, and are a great source of protein and fiber. Refried beans are easy to make and add a delicious flavor to any meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I cook the carne guisada?
A: Cook on LOW for 6 - 7 hours until sauce is thickened and meat and veggies are tender.
Q: What ingredients are needed to make carne guisada?
A: You will need beef chuck roast, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.
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Fun facts:
The state of Texas is known for its many delicious dishes, and Carne Guisada is a classic. It's a popular dish served in many Tex-Mex restaurants, and it's said to have originated in the Rio Grande Valley.
Carne Guisada is a favorite of famous Texas native and country music star Willie Nelson. He even has a recipe for it in his cookbook, "The Willie Nelson Cookbook: My Favorite Recipes and Memories."