The Hirshon San Antonio Carne Guisada Recipes

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 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:

• 1. In a large stovetop pan, add lard (or oil) and turn heat to medium.
• 2. Cut up shoulder roast to 1-inch cubes and add to pan. Roughly chop the tomato and add on top of meat.
• 3. Remove seeds from bell pepper. Rough chop and add to the top of ingredients.
• 4. Rough slice onion and add to the pan.
• 5. Chop garlic cloves small and thin and add to the top of the pan.
• 6. Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
• 7. Now stir all ingredients together. At this time the aromas should be AMAZING!
• 8. Place lid on top and cook on LOW for 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
• 9. 30 minutes before carne guisada is ready, add flour to the 1/2 cup water. Stir flour mixture into the pot.
• 10. Now you will notice that the vegetables have cooked down to practically nothing. They have converted to pure flavor!
• 11. Let simmer on low for the next 20-30 minutes. This recipe is so amazingly simple. No fancy ingredients. If this is not the best carne guisada recipe you have ever tried please let me know! Please feel free to add your special touches if you wish but this recipe has not changed for 100 years. It will bring your family together and is so Mexican and traditional.
• 12. The final product sits with traditional Mexican rice and homemade flour tortillas. I hope you enjoy it as long as my family has enjoyed it. Love to cook and cook with love!

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.

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.