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Mom's Carne Guisada

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Espinoza PHOTO BY: FOODGU1

"A delicious and easy Mexican style stewed meat recipe that I got from my Mom. Sometimes I also add mushrooms and stewed tomatoes. Try serving over steamed rice, or in burritos!"
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds round steak, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by ShawnaRae
This was really good. Took me forever to find the type of carne guisada i was looking for. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by GBOLLER
People (I think typically people who don't live in strong mexican-american neighborhoods like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by TRENTONMOMMA
Carne Guisada is my favorite. In Corpus Christi I got them at the taco stands almost everyday.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by REESIE0726
I thought this was quite tasty, will definitely make again. I took others' suggestions and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2005 by AUSTINNATIVE
I thought this was a pretty good base recipe. My family is also from Corpus Christi, TX and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by girlybat
Excellent! Tasted like authentic carne guisada that I've had in Mexican restaurants. Better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2006 by lockesmom
as other have said, this is great traditional carne guisada . if you like it spicy, add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by Serena
This was a good "starter" recipe. It wasn't fantastic, but it was something new to try that I... MORE