Carne guisada with charred tortillas
9
Points®
Total time: 2 hr 30 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 2 hr • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
We kicked up this classic Latin braised beef stew with poblanos, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Slow cooking melds all the flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Uncooked lean trimmed boneless chuck steak
½ pound(s), cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt
½ tsp
Garlic
1 clove(s), minced
Chili powder
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
½ tsp
Dried oregano
½ tsp
All-purpose flour
1 Tbsp
Canned diced tomatoes
1 cup(s), with juice
Bell pepper
1 item(s), small, yellow variety, chopped
Poblano pepper
1 small, chopped
Scallions
1 medium, sliced
Cilantro
¼ cup(s), chopped fresh
Corn tortilla
4 tortilla(s), medium
Reduced fat cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp, sharp variety, shredded
Radishes
2 medium, thinly sliced
Jalapeño pepper
½ small, thinly sliced, or to taste
Lime
½ medium, cut into 2 wedges
Instructions
1
Sprinkle beef with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to 2-quart slow cooker.
2
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to skillet; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle with flour and stir until coated evenly. Stir in tomatoes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
3
Add tomato mixture to slow cooker; stir in bell pepper and poblano. Cover and cook until beef is fork-tender, 2–3 hours on High or 4–6 hours on Low. Stir in scallion and chopped cilantro.
4
About 5 minutes before cooking time is up, heat tortillas, one at a time, in dry medium skillet set over medium-high heat until lightly charred in spots (or hold over a gas flame with tongs).
5
Spoon stew evenly into 2 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with Cheddar, radishes, jalapeño, and cilantro sprigs; serve with tortillas and lime wedges.
6
Serving size: 1 cup stew, 1 tablespoon cheese, and 2 corn tortillas
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