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Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
Crock pot carne guisada is a slow cooked Latin beef stew with baby red potatoes and Latin seasonings. Serve this topped with fresh aji picante, which brightens the flavors and rounds out the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup scallions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 small tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
- 1 1/2 lb chuck beef stew meat (cut into small chunks)
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/3 cup light beer (I use Corona light or Corona 0)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or seasoned salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground achiote (or Sazon)
- 1 dry bay leaf
- 1 kosher salt ( or more to taste)
- 10 ounces baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)
For Topping:
- Aji Picante (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.
- Add the beef and brown on all side, about 4 minutes.
- Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add the beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add potatoes and cover, cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Taste for salt, and adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 346kcal, Carbohydrates: 19.5g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 12.5g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 340mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g
- WW Points: 3