San Antonio Style Carne Guisada Food

CARNE GUISADA SAN ANTONIO STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut the roast into 1 inch cubes and using the tblspn of Salt season the beef evenly
• 2. Thinly slice the 3 cloves of Garlic
• 3. I use a Mandolin and slice the (de-seeded fresh)Jalapeño and Onion very thin
• 4. Quarter both Tomatoes and de-seed and finely chop the bell pepper
• 5. In a Large pot add the Lard or Butter (oil can be used) and turn to medium adding the Beef then the Tomatoes then the Onion the the Peppers
• 6. Add the remaining spices over the top and using a large spoon stir the ingredients together,,cover with lid and turn to Low cooking for 3 1/2 - 4 hours
• 7. During the Last 20 minutes of cooking stir the tablespoon of Corn Masa into the 1/2 cup of water and add to the Carne Guisada to tighten up the gravy and continue to cook!
• 8. Serve on warm Flour Tortillas with Cheese and now you're in Carne Guisada Tex-Mex Heaven... Now just grab yourself a Cold Big Red and Enjoy! All my friends who have had this said it Rivals the best places in San Antonio!

CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• cut roast up into bite-sized chunks, discarding fat.
• brown beef well in oil on all sides.
• chop onion and peppers, and add to pot. Cook 7 min or so, until softened.
• Add all spices and flour, and stir. Mixture will be thick. Cook 2 minutes.
• Combine can of tomatoes in measuring cup with water to equal 2 cups, then add to pot.
• Bring to boil.
• Turn to simmer, cover and cook 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add 4oz tomato sauce and cook another 15 minutes.
• Dish is finished when beef is very tender, and flakes with fork.

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.

SAN ANTONIO-STYLE CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Combine Seasoning, Cumin Powder, Chili Powder and Red Pepper in a bowl and dredge the meat through it.
• Lightly brown meat in Coconut or Vegetable oil in large sauce pan on stove along with minced fresh garlic and chopped onions.
• Add minced Serrano Peppers (may want to wear kitchen gloves while mincing).
• Mix together some of the Beef Stock and Tomato Paste and add to beef along with the rest of the stock.
• Simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or put on low in crock pot. Test for desired tenderness.
• Serve with flour tortillas, grated cheese, sour cream and shredded lettuce.
• May also serve with Spanish rice, and Refried beans.

CARNE GUISADA (MEXICAN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss meat pieces with flour, then brown quickly in oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven.
• Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, beef stock, tomato paste, cumin and chili powder; bring to a simmer on the stove.
• Cover Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven, baking for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours, until meat is extremely tender.
• Serve as is, or on rice, or folded into warm tortillas.

CROCK POT CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Place stew meat, 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper in crock pot.
• Turn heat to high and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain juice from tomatoes into measuring cup.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, and onions to crock pot.
• STIR and let simmer on high for 30 minutes.
• Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder to crock pot and stir.
• Blend juice and enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid and flour stir into meat/veggie mixture.
• Let cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until sauce is nice and thick (if you like runnier gravy three hours is good).
• Serve with warm flour tortillas.

CROCK POT CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• *METHOD 1: If using rump roast, simply place all ingredients into crock pot. Whisk corn starch in with a bit of beef stock before adding to the pot.
• Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
• For best results, stir all ingredients about 1-2 hours into cooking.
• *METHOD 2: If using chuck roast, brown both sides of the roast in a pot before putting it in the crock pot. My new favorite thing to do is to completely omit the crock pot. I brown the chuck roast in a dutch oven, then add remaining ingredients and cook it in a 300 degree oven for about 4 hours, or until the meat is so tender that it pulls apart easily with a fork.
• The tenderness of method 2 (with dutch oven) is absolutely mouth-watering!
• If using a chuck roast, don't forget to pick out all the pieces of fat before serving. You wouldn't want to bite into a piece of that!
• Try it whichever way you like, you won't be disappointed!