mommy's carne guisada

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62 Pinches
McAllen, TX
Updated on Dec 24, 2009

This is my mother's recipe fore carne guisada. I STILL can't make it as yummy as hers! :)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1 can (8oz) V8
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 6 sprigs cilantro, fresh
  • 1/8 cup cumin powder (cumino)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded, julianne+
  • 2 pounds lean sirloin, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina*
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 large stew pot (or crock pot)
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion (1015 or Vidallia), rough chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, rough chopped
  • 2 cups water

How To Make mommy's carne guisada

  • Step 1
    In Large Stew Pot, combine Water and Masa Harina over Medium heat. Stir until dissolved. USING A CROCK POT: Dissolve Masa Harina in the Water in a seperate stew pot or microwave safe dish, then pour into crock pot. Continue recipe.
  • Step 2
    Add Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin Powder, Garlic, V8. Stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to Low.
  • Step 4
    Add Meat, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cilantro.
  • Step 5
    Cover and ignore for 2-4 hours. USING A CROCK POT: Dish can be set to cook all day if you are a career mommy/daddy with a day job.
  • Step 6
    Turn off heat, let cool a few minutes before serving.
  • Step 7
    + Yellow Bell Pepper may be substituted for Green Bell Pepper if there is a sensative stomach coming to dinner. For added mildness, remove the inner membrane before adding to the dish.
  • Step 8
    * For thicker sauce, increase this amount. Be sure to taste and adjust the rest of the seasonings to avoid any corn taste coming through.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican

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