Carne Guisada: Easy Beef Stew Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A hearty and flavorful carne guisada recipe featuring tender beef and a unique turkey bacon twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 large potatoes, cubed
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add potatoes and continue to cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in the crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the stew rest overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve with warm bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg