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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 – it's a must and really brightens the flavors and rounds out the dish!

Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)

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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 – it's a must and really brightens the flavors and rounds out the dish!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 small tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
  • 1 1/2 lb choice Top round beef stew (cut into small chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light beer (I used Corona light)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dry adobo seasoning (or seasoned salt)
  • 1/2 tsp ground achiote (or Badia Sazon, or paprika)
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 10 oz baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)

For Topping:

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 place in 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 salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
  • Add 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scant cup, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 276mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g
- WW Points: 3