Guisado Food

POLLO GUISADO

Steps:

• Boil the chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked. Set aside.
• In a blender combine the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt and add 9 ounces of water and blend for a few seconds.
• In a saucepan add the vegetable oil and onions and cook for 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
• Add the chipotle mixture and the chicken to the saucepan with the onions and cook over medium heat 15 minutes.

SOUTH TEXAS CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the beef sirloin in the Dutch oven and cook until the cubes are brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and water.
• Continue cooking, stirring often, until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes.

AUTHENTIC CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
• In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
• Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
• Be careful not to let it burn.
• Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
• Be very careful because it can splatter.
• Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.