carne guisada san antonio style
If you're missing a Taste of San Antonio, this Carne Guisada recipe will take you back to Fiesta!!! I've used this in the place of Chili for Chili Cheese Dogs and have also made Frito Pie using the Carne Guisada and it was out of this world!!! Better than Taco Cabana's Carne Guisada, perfect for Breakfast tacos, served in a Torta or on a plate with Spanish Rice, refried Beans and fresh Flour Tortillas! Now all you need is an Ice Cold Big Red or a Modeleo Especial!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
4 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Six
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck, boneless
- 1 large white onion
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper
- 2 large tomatos
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lard or butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon corn masa or flour
- 1/2 cup water
How To Make carne guisada san antonio style
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Step 1Cut the roast into 1 inch cubes and using the tblspn of Salt season the beef evenly
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Step 2Thinly slice the 3 cloves of Garlic
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Step 3I use a Mandolin and slice the (de-seeded fresh)Jalapeño and Onion very thin
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Step 4Quarter both Tomatoes and de-seed and finely chop the bell pepper
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Step 5In 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
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Step 6Add 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
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Step 7During 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!
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Step 8Serve 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!
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Meat Breakfast
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#tex-mex
Keyword:
#tacos
Keyword:
#texmex
Keyword:
#beef
Keyword:
#comfort-food
Keyword:
#mexican
Keyword:
#Breakfast Tacos
Keyword:
#San Antonio
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Stove Top
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