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Carne Guisada – Slow Cooker

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Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion, peeled and cut into about 1” chunks
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1” chunks
  • 1 large jalapeño, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (or 1 teaspoon cumin seed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 114 ounce can diced tomatoes (or 1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat. Add half of the meat in a single layer and sear on one side (about 5 minutes) Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker along with remaining un-seared meat.
  2. In same skillet, add 2 more teaspoons oil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
  3. Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Slowly pour broth into skillet, stirring until liquid is smooth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Simmer 2 minutes, then transfer mixture to slow cooker, along with tomatoes and bay leaves, salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.

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