Best Carne Guisada Step by Step // Tex-Mex Beef Stew ❤️

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 the chuck roast into small, bite-sized pieces, about one square inch.

Remove excess fat from the meat, leaving some for flavor.

Heat a stainless steel brazer until hot and add canola oil.

Sear the meat in the hot oil without crowding the pan to avoid steaming.

Flip the meat to brown on all sides, ensuring a good sear for flavor.

Add more oil if necessary, then add the onions and sauté until soft.

Add the green bell pepper and sauté until translucent, optionally using large strips to remove later if desired.

Grind the spices: 1 and 3/4 teaspoons of whole cumin and 1 teaspoon of black peppercorn.

Add 3 large garlic cloves to the ground spices.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot to combine with the spices.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the pot and stir gently until slightly toasted to remove the raw flour taste.

Add the ground spices and garlic mixture to the pot.

Add 2 large Roma tomatoes, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce to the pot.

Prepare 2 cups of hot water and mix in 3 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon beef flavor until dissolved.

Add the broth mixture to the pot, along with the seared meat, and stir well.

Lower the heat to medium-low to achieve a low boil, cover, and cook for about 45 minutes without adding salt initially.

After 45 minutes, taste the dish and add salt to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the meat is tender and falling apart.

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