This Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl is so comforting and hearty! The carne guisada is cooked until it is fall apart tender and coated in a rich spiced sauce and then served with spicy cauliflower rice, salsa and avocado. This loaded Mexican Carne Guisada recipe is Whole30, Paleo, Keto, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal. 

Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl
I cannot get enough of this Mexican inspired Stewed Beef Bowl, it is packed full of so much flavor and absolutely delicious. The beef is melt in your mouth tender and covered in a rich sauce of vegetables and spices. In Mexico a similar beef stew (known as carne guisada) would be eaten with rice and beans, but I put a healthy spin on the dish, serving it with spicy cauliflower rice.

Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl
This carne guisada is made by cooking small bite sized pieces of beef for 2 hours on the stove with chopped tomatoes, green peppers, onions and spices. At first it may seem like there are too many vegetables in proportion to the amount of meat, but the long cooking time causes the veggies to break down and form a thick rich sauce.

Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl

I love topping the bowl with creamy avocado and tomatoes, which add a burst of freshness, but cheese, jalapenos or salsa would also be great additions.

Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl

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Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl

Every Last Bite
This Mexican Stewed Beef Bowl is so comforting and hearty! The beef is cooked until it is fall apart tender and coated in a rich spiced sauce and then served with spicy cauliflower rice, salsa and avocado. This beef freezes well so make extra for meals later on.
4.50 from 14 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Diets Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Paleo, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal, Whole30
Servings 5
Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Beef

  • 2.5 lbs chuck roast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 green bell peppers cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 cups beef stock

Optional Toppings

  • salsa
  • jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add in the cubed beef and cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Add in all of the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 2 hours stirring every hour to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. After 2 hours of cooking, remove the lid and cook for another hour to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • After 3 hours the beef should be fall apart tender.
  • Serve the beef with mexican rice or in tortillas topped with salsa, avocado or grated cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 48gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 950mgPotassium: 1361mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 121mgIron: 8mg
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