Colombian Carne Molida Guisada

Colombian carne molida guisada is one of the most traditional and versatile dishes in Colombian home cooking. It is prepared with ground beef slowly cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices that create a rich and comforting taste.

This dish is very popular throughout Colombia because it is easy to prepare and pairs well with many side dishes such as white rice, boiled potatoes, arepas, fried plantains, cassava, and patacones. It is also commonly used as a filling for empanadas, stuffed potatoes, and other traditional Colombian recipes.

Colombian Carne Molida Guisada

Preparación

15 mins

Cocción

25 mins

Tiempo Total

40 mins

 

Menu: Main Course

Cocina: Colombian

Calorías: 320 kcal

Chef: Recetas123

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef
• 200 g ripe tomatoes, diced (2 medium tomatoes)
• 150 g white onion, finely chopped (1 medium onion)
• 80 g green onions, chopped (2 stalks)
• 10 g garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• 5 g salt (1 teaspoon)
• 2 g black pepper (½ teaspoon)
• 2 g ground cumin (½ teaspoon)
• 120 ml beef broth or water (½ cup)
• 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped (2 tablespoons)

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté the white onion, green onions, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until a thick sauce forms.
4. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin.
6. Cook for about 8 minutes until the meat is fully browned.
7. Pour in the broth or water and stir well.
8. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
9. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
10. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Chef’s Tips

• Use ground beef with some fat content (80/20 or 85/15) for a juicier and more flavorful result.
• Allow the tomatoes and onions to cook thoroughly before adding the meat; this develops the traditional Colombian flavor base.
• For a richer texture, add a little extra beef broth while simmering.
• Fresh cilantro added at the end enhances the aroma and freshness of the dish.
• For additional texture and color, add grated carrots, peas, or finely diced red bell peppers.

How to Serve Colombian Carne Molida Guisada

Traditionally, this dish is served hot with white rice, arepas, boiled potatoes, cassava, fried sweet plantains, or patacones. It can also be used as a filling for empanadas, stuffed potatoes, stuffed arepas, or served alongside fried eggs for breakfast.