Mexican Ground Beef Stew with Mushrooms - Jauja Kitchen Recipe

This hearty Ground Beef Stew with Mushrooms is a comforting classic, perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy weekend meal. It's a surprisingly simple dish to prepare, packed with rich, savory flavors that will leave you wanting more. Forget the complicated stews that take hours to simmer; this recipe balances speed and deliciousness, utilizing readily available ingredients to create a memorable meal. The deeply satisfying blend of tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables will become a new family favorite.

Forget complicated recipes and lengthy cooking times! This recipe provides a straightforward approach to a delicious and satisfying meal. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you'll be enjoying a flavorful, homemade ground beef stew in no time. Ready to dive into the delicious step-by-step instructions? Let's get cooking!

Tools Needed

  • Stove
  • Hot oil
  • Blender
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • Ground beef: 0.5 kg
  • Red onion: 0.5
  • Green pepper: 1
  • Garlic cloves: 2 large
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Achiote paste: small piece
  • Serrano pepper: 1 chopped
  • Mushrooms: 0.5 kg sliced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Water
  • Corn tortillas

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the Recado (Red Sauce Base)

  • In hot oil, sauté half a red onion and a green pepper, both cut into pieces. Add thyme and oregano.
  • After 4-5 minutes, add 2 large garlic cloves, cut into pieces, and continue cooking.
  • Add 4 tomatoes and achiote paste for color. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.
  • Once cool, blend the recaudo with water until smooth.
Prepare the recaudo (red sauce base): In hot oil, sauté half a red onion and a green pepper, both cut into pieces. Add thyme and oregano. After 4-5 minutes, add 2 large garlic cloves, cut into pieces, and continue cooking.Add 4 tomatoes and achiote paste for color. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.Once cool, blend the recaudo with water until smooth.
Prepare the Recado (Red Sauce Base)

Step 2. Sauté Mushrooms and Build the Stew Base

  • In a separate pan with hot oil, sauté a chopped onion until almost translucent.
  • Add chopped serrano pepper, then add sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release their juice.
  • Pour the blended recaudo into the pan with the mushrooms. Lower heat and simmer to allow flavors to meld.
In a separate pan with hot oil, sauté a chopped onion until almost translucent.Add chopped serrano pepper, then add sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release their juice.Pour the blended recaudo into the pan with the mushrooms. Lower heat and simmer to allow flavors to meld.
Sauté Mushrooms and Build the Stew Base

Step 3. Brown the Ground Beef and Season

  • In a separate hot pan with a little oil, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Add a chopped garlic clove for extra flavor.
  • Cook the ground beef, stirring constantly, until evenly cooked and browned.
In a separate hot pan with a little oil, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Add a chopped garlic clove for extra flavor.Cook the ground beef, stirring constantly, until evenly cooked and browned.
Brown the Ground Beef and Season

Step 4. Combine and Simmer

  • Add the mushroom and recaudo sauce to the cooked ground beef. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat until flavors integrate.
  • Serve hot with corn tortillas.
Add the mushroom and recaudo sauce to the cooked ground beef. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat until flavors integrate.Serve hot with corn tortillas.
Combine and Simmer

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Tips

  • Use cremini mushrooms for their meaty texture.

Nutrition

  • N/A

FAQs

1. Can I use other types of mushrooms besides cremini?

Absolutely! Shiitake, button, or even portobello mushrooms would work well. Feel free to experiment with your favorite variety.

2. How can I make this stew spicier?

Add a diced jalapeño or serrano pepper with the onions, or stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or your favorite chili powder towards the end of cooking.


This Mexican Ground Beef Stew with Mushrooms is a testament to the beauty of simple cooking; big flavor achieved with minimal fuss. Enjoy this satisfying and flavorful stew as a comforting weeknight meal or a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering. Buen provecho!