Carne Guisada at Home: The Braised Beef Tex-Mex Staple That Works for Tacos, Quesadillas, and More
Ethan Chlebowski breaks down how to make Carne Guisada, a slow-braised beef dish popular in Mexico and Texas. Using affordable cuts like chuck roast or beef cheeks, he builds flavor with aromatics, chili spices, and tomatoes before a long gentle simmer. The result is fork-tender beef that works as a rice-and-beans plate, taco filling, or quesadilla stuffing.
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🧾 Ingredients
- 1beef cheeks
- 2chuck roast
- 3onion
- 4bell pepper
- 5chili powder
- 6cumin
- 7paprika
- 8fresh or canned tomatoes
- 9water or beef stock
- 10bay leaf
- 11baby poblano peppers
- 12flour or cornstarch
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