Easy Slow Cooker Carne Guisada

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Easy Slow Cooker Carne Guisada to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Easy Slow Cooker Carne Guisada, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1
• 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 medium potatoes, unpeeled and
• diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups beef broth

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Combine beef, potatoes, onion, peppers, and garlic in a large bowl

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder, cumin, and salt

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Toss the beef mixture with the flour mixture until evenly coated

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Place the mixture into a slow cooker, and pour in enough beef broth to barely cover the meat

Step 5: Technique & Execution

If you don't have quite enough, you can fill the rest of the way with water

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.