Mexican Style Beef in Sauce

Transform your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Mexican Style Beef in Sauce, a slow-simmered comfort dish brimming with robust spices and tender beef. Perfectly seared beef chuck is braised in a rich, smoky sauce of chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and fragrant spices like cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika, all balanced with a bright squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro. With just 20 minutes of prep and a low-and-slow cooking method that ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, this dish is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve it over rice, fold it into tortillas, or spoon it generously over creamy mashed potatoes for a meal that celebrates the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Make this crowd-pleasing recipe the centerpiece of your next homemade feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) White onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 14.5 ounces (1 can) Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 peppers (finely chopped) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 small (juiced) Lime

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef chuck into roughly 2-inch cubes and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, chipotle peppers, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 6

Return the seared beef cubes to the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Once the beef is tender, uncover the pot and let the sauce reduce and thicken slightly for about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, then remove from heat.

Step 10

Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or over a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1801.4 grams (1801.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2499

Total Fat 153.30g	197%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.80g
Cholesterol 835mg	278%
Sodium 8625mg	375%
Total Carbohydrate 42.80g	16%
Dietary Fiber 14.10g	50%
Total Sugars 17.30g
Protein 246.20g	492%

Vitamin D 36IU	182%
Calcium 382mg	29%
Iron 36mg	201%
Potassium 4206mg	89%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 38.8%

Carbs: 6.8%