Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2009

This turned out good but too tomatoey for my tastes. I thought it was bland but my husband and the guys at his work loved it. I used diced jalapeno from a jar (2 spoons full) and simmered this for about 4 hours. I doubled the comino because I wasn't paying attention, but it turned out fine. Not my favorite recipe for Carne Guisada, but it was okay. Thanks.

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

Sorry, but I can only give this 3 stars. I followed the recipe with only 1 small change, using a can of diced tomatoes with chipotles instead of stewed tomatoes. Even adding the chipotles, this was way too mild on the heat scale. But my main complaint was the overwhelming tomato flavor. A can of tomatoes, plus 2 chopped tomatoes (and I only used 2 med roma's) overpowered the dish. I will keep looking for my go-to carne guisada recipe.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2008

Very quick...very easy...and very good.

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Jessica M.

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2008

This recipe was so good.I will be making it again and maybe next time I'll only put in half a jalapeno for the kids

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2007

This was a wonderfully easy and tasty recipe. Just the dish I was looking for! Since I didn't have on hand all the seasonings listed I instead used a couple of tablespoons of Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. It turned out just great!

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

I have added this to my weekly menu and my wholefamily loves it. The meat turns out so tender and flavorful, even my boys love it!

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2006

Great Mexican-inspired everyday dish. I used olive oil instead of shortning and only one chili - my Mother really isn't that big fan of the hot and spicy. It has an excellent taste and texture - and a definite plus - Carne Guisada I is SO easy and quick to make.

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Louise

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2006

Very Good! Cooked on stovetop for about 2 hours on medium heat & turned out more tender than I expected. To me, the jalapenos didn't seem to add much heat. I think the red pepper flakes sound like a good idea. The boyfriend loved it!

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JESSICUP

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2005

Very tasty. I also added some hot red pepper flakes to make it a little spicier.

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2005

This was just eh.. After all the rave reviews I expected more. I make mexican dished quite often, and am not sure what would have helped this dish. I'm sure there are better ones out there. I did have to simmer it for about 6 hours in the crockpot for the meat to be tender. Also added a habanero for some extra heat. Don't think I'll make this one again.

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CareyLee

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2005

I made this recipe last night with some changes that were suggested. I will make this again. I didn't add any water, and I used two cans of tomatoes (one cilantro,and lime seasoned). I didn't use any fresh tomatoes. I did add 1/2 pkg. of taco seasoning, which I might add the whole thing next time. I also used olive oil instead of shortening. We served them with shredded cheese, and flour tortillas, which was very good. I forgot to buy lettuce, which I would do next time, along with black olives and maybe some fresh tomatoes. This would be very good with pork!

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2005

This was like a Mexican Hungarian goulash. Mmm. I served it over rice. To get the stew meat tender, I simmered it on the stove for at least an hour, and then cooked it on low in the crockpot for 4-5 hours. I'll make this again.

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2004

My husband really enjoyed this and I think it was even better the next day as leftovers. I too added chopped bell pepper rather than the second tomato and let it simmer for almost two hours. I will be making this again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2004

Yes, this was unlike any other Carne Guisada I had ever had. Much more tomatoey. But what ever you call it, it is absolutely delicious. I will cook it over and over again. I served it with flour tortillas and it was a huge hit with my family. You must like tomaotes! I omited the shortening and just used Pam cooking spray. After living in South Texas for many years this was a refreshing version of Carne Guisada.

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2004

I was not real impressed with this dish. I was born and raised in Texas and this is not like any carne guisada I've ever had! I think the recipe calls for too many tomatoes. It was edible, but that's about all I can say about it!

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2004

YUM!!! We omitted the fresh tomatoes, and added a bell pepper to this recipe. We served over rice and in tortillas with guacamole.

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Shirelle

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2004

this was good combination, the jalepenos really bring out the flavor of the taco

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2003

my whole family really enjoyed this, I cooked it in the pan like it said and then threw it all together in my crock pot and went Christmas shopping and after a long day we came home to the wonderful aroma and all we had to do was fix our plates. How wonderful was that??? only downfall was it wasn't as spicy as I woudl have liked so next time I will add an extra jalepeno.

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2003

A great recipe. i had to add 3 more cloves of garlic and a whole teaspoon of cumin. Took more like 2 hours for the meat to be really tender.

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2003

OK - this was delicious and easy! I didn't seem to have much gravy but that was fine because it would've been too soupy to put in our corn tortillas. I simmered for more like 3 or 4 hours though because at 1 hour the meat was still tough. I also didn't put in the fresh tomatoes - I put them over the finished product with a little sour cream. Great dish - will be making again. Maybe I'll try it in the crockpot next time!

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