Crock-Pot Carne Guisada
Make this Tex-Mex favorite at home with this easy recipe for Crock-Pot Carne Guisada! Beef and spices slow cook resulting in a tender flavorful roast with a rich gravy.
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pound chuck roast, bottom round roast or beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed to ½" to 1" pieces
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup fresh jalapeños (2 medium), seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch*, optional
Instructions
- Trim roast and cut into ½” cube pieces. Coat beef in flour. Heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet; Brown roast on all sides, stirring frequently. Transfer beef to crockpot, discarding any excess oil.
- Add tomatoes, water, jalapeños, garlic, cumin, pepper and salt to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving Carne Guisada, remove slow cooker lid to allow gravy to naturally thicken. Continue to cook on LOW, stirring occasionally.
- *Optional - How to thicken with cornstarch: After beef has cooked and is tender. Whisk 1 to 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with ⅓ cup water in small bowl. Add to slow cooker. Turn slow cooker heat to high and cook for 15 minutes or until gravy has thickened. After gravy is thickened, reduce heat to warm and serve.
Notes
Roast: Choose a chuck roast or stew meat for a richer Carne Guisada. For a leaner option, opt for a bottom round roast.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g
