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.

Cube the chuck roast into 1-inch cubes.

Brown the meat in a Dutch oven or large skillet for 6-8 minutes, in batches if necessary.

Remove the browned meat and set aside, leaving the juices in the pot.

Sauté diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic (and optional jalapenos) until translucent, about 5-6 minutes.

Add diced Roma tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of Meat Church chili seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Add 4 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a gravy.

Pour in 3 cups of beef stock, starting with about 1 cup and then adding more as needed.

Return the browned meat to the pot and stir to combine.

Cover and simmer for 90 minutes, adjusting thickness with more stock or flour as desired.

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