Home-Style Mexican Cooking: A Carne Guisada Recipe to Try

In Southern California, home cooking often surpasses restaurant fare. This is especially true for Carne Guisada, a dish rarely found in restaurants but cherished in many homes. Food blogger Corre Larkin demonstrates her recipe, starting with a three-pound chuck roast, which she cuts into one-inch pieces and browns in beef tallow. She adds diced onions, green bell peppers, and jalapeños, then incorporates cumin, chili powder, tomato bouillon, and flour. Chicken broth is used instead of beef broth. Larkin emphasizes the importance of slow cooking, explaining, "It's going to cook on medium-low for a total of 90 minutes." The final result is a tender, flavorful stew, garnished with cilantro. Larkin's enthusiasm is evident as she remarks, "The flavors are unreal!"