263 Cals 32 Protein 17 Carbs 7 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
6 hrs 20 mins
TOTAL TIME:
6 hrs 30 mins
YIELD:5 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Latin
Crock pot carne guisada is a slow cooked Latin beef stew with baby red potatoes and Latin seasonings. Serve this topped with fresh aji picante – it”s a must and really brightens the flavors and rounds out the dish!
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup scallions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, minced
1 1/2 lb choice Top round beef stew, cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/3 cup light beer, I used Corona light
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dry adobo seasoning, or seasoned salt
1/2 tsp ground achiote, or Badia Sazon, or paprika
1 dried bay leaf
kosher salt to taste
10 oz baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
For Topping:
Aji Picante
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 – 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt.
Cook another 2 minutes, then place in the slow cooker.
Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.
Add the beef and brown on all side, about 4 minutes.
Season with salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook 1 minute turning often, then add to the slow cooker.
Add beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
Add potatoes and cover, cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Serving: 1scant cup, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 276mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:7Purple Smart Points:6Points +:6