Perfect choice — Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas is a classic Tex-Mex and Latin comfort meal: tender, slow-simmered beef stew with rich gravy, wrapped in soft homemade tortillas. 🌮✨
Here’s how to make both parts — the Carne Guisada and fresh flour tortillas.
🌶️ Carne Guisada (Mexican-Style Beef Stew)
🧾 Ingredients
Serves 4–6
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1 kg (2.2 lb) beef stew meat (chuck, brisket, or stewing beef), cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large bell pepper, diced
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups (480 ml) beef broth or water
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder (or paprika if you prefer mild)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp oregano
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Optional: 1 jalapeño or green chili, chopped (for spice)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Brown the meat
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the veggies
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In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened (3–4 minutes).
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Make the roux
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Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir for 1 minute to cook the raw flour taste.
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Build the sauce
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Add tomatoes, spices, and beef broth. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Simmer
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Return the browned beef to the pot.
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Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 1½ to 2 hours on low heat, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick and rich.
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Stir occasionally and add a splash of broth if it gets too thick.
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Taste & serve
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Adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, spice).
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Serve hot with warm flour tortillas.
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🌮 Soft Homemade Flour Tortillas
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking powder
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3 tbsp oil or softened butter/lard
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¾ cup warm water (as needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix dough
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In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Add oil (or butter/lard) and mix with fingers until crumbly.
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Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Rest the dough
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Knead for 2–3 minutes, then cover and rest 15–20 minutes.
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Roll out
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Divide dough into 8–10 small balls.
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Roll each into a thin circle (about 6–8 inches).
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Cook
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Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
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Cook each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side, until brown spots appear.
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Stack in a towel to keep warm and soft.
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🌟 Serving Suggestions
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Spoon Carne Guisada into warm tortillas for tacos or burritos.
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Add fresh cilantro, onions, or a squeeze of lime for brightness.
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Serve with refried beans, rice, or avocado slices for a full meal.
Would you like me to give you a Pakistani-adapted version of this — using local cuts of beef, desi-style spices (like cumin, coriander, and garam masala), and tandoor-style tortillas (chapati-like but softer)?
