How To Make DELICIOUS Carne Guisada

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean cuts reduce fat intake, while pork can be more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Cut 2.5 pounds of chuck beef into bite-sized pieces.

Brown the beef in a large pot until it releases moisture, not fully cooked.

Add 1/2 medium onion, 1/2 bell pepper, and 3 large cloves of chopped garlic to the pot.

Add 1 stalk of celery (1/3 cup chopped) and a little salt, noting that tomato chicken bouillon will also add salt.

Pour in 1/4 cup of water to help with moisture as it simmers.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour, checking moisture levels occasionally.

After 30 minutes, check the liquid level, ensuring there's at least 1 to 1.5 cups of liquid.

After 1 hour, add 1 cup of water, 2/3 cup of diced canned tomatoes (blended), 1 teaspoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of tomato chicken bouillon, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to the pot.

Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Melt 3 tablespoons of lard in the microwave, then mix in 4 tablespoons of flour to create a roux, microwaving for 40 seconds until frothy.

Slowly add the roux to the pot, stirring to adjust thickness as needed.

Let the mixture boil for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the desired thickness is reached.

Remove the lid during the last 15 minutes to allow for further thickening.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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