The Hirshon San Antonio Carne Guisada Recipes

THE HIRSHON SAN ANTONIO CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Rinse, dry and cut the meat. In a bowl, toss together with the seasoned flour and remove, shaking off the excess.
• In a large pot or a Dutch oven, heat the lard or oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides (about half a minute per side). Do this in batches if need be; don't overcrowd the pot. Remove from pot and set aside.
• Lower heat to medium. If necessary, add a little more oil to the pot and saute the garlic, onion, bell peppers, jalapenos, chipotle and spices. Stirring often, cook until the vegetables just begin to soften, then and add the tomato paste, chipotles and the adobo sauce, stirring to fully incorporate. Let cook for a few more minutes.
• Add the browned beef back to the pot and pour in the beer and tomatoes (plus liquid) and add bay leaf. If the liquid doesn't completely cover the meat, add a little beer or broth to the pot to cover it. Crank up the heat, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 2-4 hours (or longer), until the meat starts to soften and break down into strings and the "gravy" thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve with warm flour tortillas.

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!

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.

SEASONED CORNISH HENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and pepper. Place Cornish game hens in the mixture, and marinate 10 minutes.
• Transfer hens to a medium baking dish, and cover with the marinade mixture. Cover dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
• Remove cover from dish, and place 1/2 the butter on each hen. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Basting frequently with the marinade mixture, continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of the hens is lightly browned and crisp, the interior is no longer pink, and juices run clear.