Ground Beef Carne Guisada
About this recipe
Ground Beef Carne Guisada is a quick and comforting meal that packs a hearty punch without breaking the bank. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this savory dish featuring ground beef and potatoes, perfect for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
This version shines with a blend of spices like cumin and oregano, which add warmth and depth, while the combination of fresh vegetables brings layers of flavor. It's a simple yet delicious recipe that’s sure to please.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute Anaheim green peppers with 2 bell peppers if preferred.
- For the ground beef, you can use either lean ground beef or 85/15.
Tips from Cooking Con Claudia's video
- Remove excess grease from the meat if necessary to keep the dish from being too oily.
- If using beef broth instead of water, do not add the beef bouillon.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking Con Claudia: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add 1 small diced onion, 3 diced Anaheim green peppers, and 1 diced jalapeño to the pan. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add 3 diced Roma tomatoes to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 5
Add 2 lbs of ground beef to the pan and season with 4 tsp of chili powder (or paprika), 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of ground chile ancho, 2 tsp of ground cumin, 2 tsp of oregano, and salt to taste. Break down the meat and mix well. Cook for 4 minutes.
- 6
Add 4 diced medium potatoes to the pan and mix them in. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- 7
Reduce heat to medium. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour and 4 tsp of beef bouillon in 2 cups of water (or broth). Mix until the flour is dissolved.
- 8
Pour the mixture over the meat and potatoes in the pan and mix well. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- 9
Cover the pan and allow to cook for 2 to 15 minutes, checking that the potatoes are soft.
- 10
Once cooked, turn off the heat and optionally add chopped cilantro before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Used 1 tablespoon of oil based on common cooking practices for sautéing vegetables.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking Con Claudia's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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