Chipotle Carne Guisada

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 6 hours

Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat to tender stewed beef. We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and sometimes rice. —Adrienne Spenrath, Austin, Texas

Test Kitchen Approved

Chipotle Carne Guisada

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons sauce
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Hot cooked rice, flour tortillas, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Transfer meat to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, water, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, bouillon, pepper and salt.
  2. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with rice, flour tortillas, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
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