Easy Authentic Mexican Beef Stew Recipe

Published Jan 8, 2025 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Lucy Parissi via YouTube

This authentic Mexican beef stew recipe by Lucy Parissi on YouTube is one of the best versions of beef stew that you can ever try. It’s so rich and flavorful and the meat is so tender that it just melts in your mouth, and I bet you wouldn’t want to stop taking bite after bite.

What’s also great about this dish is that it’s super easy to make and convenient especially those busy people or busy days. All you have to do is prepare the meat, then throw everything into your crockpot, and let it do its magic while you wait. Learn how now and try it!

Ingredients for Mexican Beef Stew:

2 pounds of beef chuck
2 tbsp of flour
1 tsp of brown sugar
2 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of chili powder
½ tsp of cayenne pepper
1 tsp of salt
½ tsp of black pepper
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp of tomato paste
2 large tomatoes, diced
½ cup of beef broth
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs of fresh oregano or 1 tsp fried
Cilantro/coriander, for garnish

How to Make Mexican Beef Stew:

Ingredients for Mexican Beef Stew — Image Credit: Lucy Parissi via YouTube

Step 1

Cut the beef into cubes and pat them dry, then mix together the flour, spices, sugar, salt, and pepper and coat the beef with it until nicely covered. Place a skillet on a stove over medium heat, then heat the oil, and saute the diced onion.

Step 2

Sprinkle the remaining seasoning, then keep cooking the onions while stirring frequently until softened, add the minced garlic, and saute for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the seasoned beef, then cook them for a few minutes until nice and brown, and transfer everything to a crockpot.

Step 4

Add the diced paper, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes, then stir them until well combined, pour in the broth, and throw in the bay leaf and oregano.

Step 5

Cover the crockpot with the lid, then let the beef stew cook on a low setting for about 6 to 8 hours or a high setting for about 4 to 5 hours until the meat is fork tender.

Step 6

Discard the bay leaf, then adjust the seasoning to taste if needed, and garnish it with some chopped cilantro or coriander. Serve and enjoy!