South Texas Carne Guisada

This carne guisada is simmered on the stove with cubed sirloin steak, fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cumin in a rich, spicy gravy.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano
• 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.33333331346512 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.