George Straits Carne Guisada Recipes

GEORGE STRAIT'S CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Brown steak in butter in skillet.
• Add onion and green pepper.
• Sprinkle with flour; mix well.
• Combine garlic, tomatoes, cumin and pepper in bowl; mash well.
• Add to beef.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, adding water if needed for desired consistency.

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.

DK'S CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Brown meat and onions together.
• Add small amount of oil if needed.
• Add flour and stir well.
• Add tomatoes and water.
• Stir and add spices and peppers.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Let simmer several hours until meat is tender and has a thick sauce.

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.

MOM'S CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Season the meat with the garlic powder, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
• Add the flour, stirring well, and saute for 1 more minute. Gradually add the water, making sure to crush any flour lumps. Then add the onion and green bell pepper, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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.