South Texas-Style Carne Guisada

Name: South Texas-Style Carne Guisada
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 4 whole Diced Tomatoes; 5 whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 2 tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Mexican Oregano; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 2 lb Sirloin Steak; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 0.33 cup Water; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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South Texas-Style Carne Guisada features tender cubes of sirloin simmered with tomatoes, onion, and red bell pepper in a warmly spiced cumin-forward gravy. The rich, peppery sauce clings to the beef with hints of garlic and oregano, perfect for spooning into tortillas or over rice. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.

Prep25 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Assemble the ingredients.
2

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium.
3

Add the tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4

Cook, stirring often, until the beef is tender, about 30 minutes.