Name: Ground Beef and Potato Stew (Carne Guisada)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 Anaheim peppers, diced; 1 jalapeño, diced; 3 Roma tomatoes, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs ground beef; 4 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp ancho powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp dried oregano; salt, to taste; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups water or broth; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 tsp beef bouillon powder; chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1

Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

2

Add the diced onion, Anaheim peppers, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

3

Stir in the diced Roma tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.

4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

5

Add the ground beef to the pan. Season with chili powder, black pepper, ancho powder, ground cumin, oregano, and salt.

6

Break up the meat with a spoon and mix everything together. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the beef is browned.

7

Add the diced potatoes and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.

8

Reduce the heat to medium. In a separate measuring cup, whisk together the water (or broth), all-purpose flour, and beef bouillon powder until smooth.

9

Pour the broth mixture into the pan and stir to combine.

10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

11

Turn off the heat and stir in optional chopped cilantro.

12

Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Ground Beef and Potato Stew (Carne Guisada)

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