Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas Recipe

Carne guisada is a hearty and flavorful beef stew, perfect for serving with warm flour tortillas. Here’s a simple recipe for this delicious dish!

Ingredients

For the Carne Guisada:

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2-3 bay leaves

For the Flour Tortillas:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard
• 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions

1. Cook the Carne Guisada:

• In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
• Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.
• Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally and add water if necessary.

1. Make the Flour Tortillas:

• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for a few minutes until smooth.
• Divide the dough into 8-10 balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle.
• Cook each tortilla on a hot skillet for about 1 minute on each side, until lightly browned.

1. Serve:

• Serve the carne guisada hot, with flour tortillas on the side for dipping and wrapping.

Conclusion

This carne guisada with flour tortillas is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for any gathering. Enjoy!