Slow-Braised Latin American Beef with Spiced Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender beef slowly braised in a rich, spiced tomato sauce infused with Latin American flavors for a comforting meal. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then sear in the pot for 4-5 minutes per side until deep brown and crusty. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Lower heat to medium and add 1 large diced yellow onion, cooking for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder. Cook the sauce for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly and aromas develop.
4. Step 4: Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover partially, and reduce heat to low. Let it braise gently for 2 1/2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove beef and shred with two forks. Stir chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro into the sauce, then return shredded beef to the pot and stir to coat evenly. Serve warm.