San Antonio Beef Stew Recipes

SAN ANTONIO STEW

Steps:

• Brown the beef stew meat in the oil in a large Dutch oven. Stir in the broth and the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add the tomatoes, carrots, corn, and zucchini; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Combine 1/2 cup water and flour; stir until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the meat mixture; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally.

SOUTHERN STYLE BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef, and quickly brown on all sides. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, and stewed tomatoes. Add the okra, lima beans and corn. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender.

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.

TEXAS BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink, adding oil if desired; drain. Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is almost tender. , Add tomatoes, cumin and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.