Now that’s comfort food territory 🤎
Here’s a classic, cozy Carne Guisada with soft flour tortillas—rich gravy, fork-tender beef, perfect for scooping.
Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas 🌮
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- Optional: 1 small tomato, diced or 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Optional: chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Brown the beef
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside. - Make the roux
Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle flour into the pot drippings and stir constantly until golden brown and fragrant (about 3–5 minutes). - Build the flavor
Add onion and garlic to the roux and cook until softened. - Season it
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. - Simmer
Slowly whisk in beef broth and water until smooth. Add beef back in (and tomato if using). Bring to a gentle simmer. - Cook low & slow
Cover and simmer on low for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and gravy is thick. - Taste & finish
Adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro if you like.
Soft Flour Tortillas (Quick Homemade)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp oil or melted butter
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water; knead until soft.
- Divide into 8 balls, rest 15 minutes.
- Roll thin and cook in a hot dry skillet 30–45 seconds per side.
Serving Ideas
- Spoon carne guisada over tortillas taco-style
- Serve with rice, beans, and sliced avocado
- Leftovers = even better the next day
If you want, I can:
- make this slow-cooker or Instant Pot
- adjust it to Tex-Mex or Mexican-style
- or scale it for a family gathering
This is the kind of meal that makes people quiet at the table 😌
