Pressure Cooker Carne Guisada 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.

INSTANT POT CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot, add the oil and beef cubes to the pot. Sear the meat on all sides.
• Once the meat has browned , add the onion, garlic, serrano pepper, bay leaf and spices. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce.
• Secure the lid, close the valve and cook for 35 minutes at high pressure.
• Naturally release pressure.
• Optional step: to thicken the sauce, either press sauté to reduce the liquid or ladle out some liquid into a bowl and combine it with thickener of choice. Mix well and then add the thick slurry back into the pot, and stir-well.
• Serve over cauli-rice, or in a tortilla!

PRESSURE COOKER CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, mix first 13 ingredients and, if desired, liquid smoke. Stir in pork and onion. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high and set time for 45 minutes. Quick release the pressure; add potatoes. Lock lid in place and cook an additional 5 minutes. When finished cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's instructions., Discard bay leaf; skim fat from cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for normal heat; bring a to boil. Combine flour and 1/4 cup water; stir into simmering sauce. Cook until thickened and boiling, 1-2 minutes Shred pork slightly with two forks; toss with sauce. Serve with remaining ingredients as desired.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY STYLE CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Cube meat (about 1"), removing all fat and gristle.
• Sear meat in oil.
• Add water and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Toast cumin seeds in a small sauté skillet on medium-high until they begin to smoke slightly.
• Grind the hot cumin seeds with a mortar and pestle.
• Add oregano, ground toasted cumin, black pepper, salt and garlic to the meat.
• Add vegetables (bell pepper, onion and tomato) and continue to cook about 30 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce, chili powder and paprika.
• Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
• While the meat is simmering, heat 2 tbsp oil in a small sauté pan and add flour over medium-low heat.
• Stir the flour and oil constantly until the flour turns a light golden brown (roux).
• Add the roux to the meat and continue to simmer for about another 30 minutes.
• Serve carne guisada with rice and beans and flour or corn tortillas.
• Note: can speed the cooking time by using a pressure cooker.

RICK'S CROCK POT CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Cut the meat into bite sized cubes, put into crock pot. Add the garlic, onion and chilis. Add the tomato paste and stock. Add all remaining ingredients except tortillas. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with tortillas and Spanish rice.
• Warning: I've made my own recipe recently and it was disastrous. I tried to rate it, but wasn't able to. I've made it with good results in the past, but if I can't get consistent results you probably can't either.
• Rick.