South Texas Carne Guisada
This carne guisada recipe features chunks of lean beef steak simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings to make a rich, spicy gravy. Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar cheese for awesome tacos.
vegetable oil
1
tablespoon
beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2
pounds
tomatoes, chopped
4
large
onion, chopped
1
large
red bell pepper, chopped
1
large
water
⅓
cup
ground cumin
2
tablespoons
garlic, minced
5
cloves
garlic powder
1
tablespoon
dried, crushed Mexican oregano
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
½
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
 Gather the ingredients.
  Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
  Add tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
