Crock Pot Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
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!
Foto: SkinnytasteIngredients
- 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
- 1 dried bay leaf
- kosher salt to taste
- 10 oz baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)
- Aji Picante
Steps
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.
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