Latin Beef Food

CARNE GUISADA (LATIN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
• Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
• Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours.
• Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
• Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.
• In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and sauté; about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes stirring.
• Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
• Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook high pressure 45 minutes. Quick release.
• Add the potatoes, cover and cook on high pressure about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.

BEEF PICADILLO

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ground beef. Cook breaking the beef apart and stirring often, until meat is evenly browned and onions are tender. 2. Drain the excess liquid/grease from the pan and add the sofrito, adobo, sazon, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. 3. Stir and cook for an additional minute or so, then add the garlic and cook for two more minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant. 4. Turn the heat down to low-medium then pour in the tomato sauce and stir. Bring the sauce to a low simmer, then turn the heat off and stir in the olives. 5. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

KRIS' AMAZING SHREDDED MEXICAN BEEF

Steps:

• Trim the roast of any excess fat, and cut into four pieces. Rub with black pepper, and place into a slow cooker. Add the onions, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and beef bouillon. Pour in enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• Cover, and cook on High until the meat begins to fall apart, about 8 hours. Add water if needed to keep the roast from drying out.
• Turn the slow cooker to Low, and remove meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker; cook about 20 minutes to reheat before serving.