Carne Guisada II Recipe
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Carne Guisada II

By: Bao Le 
"A Mexican beef stew smothered in a semi-spicy gravy. Simple to make, but tastes wonderful. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, and/or homemade tortillas. Cooking time may be cut, but the meat will be less tender."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (107)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Texatini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Hrs
Ready In:
12 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Cook beef until evenly brown. Pour off excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and water. Season with garlic, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt and serrano peppers. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 12 hours.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water, and stir into simmering stew until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 380 | Total Fat: 29.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by DOMSMUM   view full review
This recipe has been a family staple for us for many years now. We love it! This Carne...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by ThatMassageGuy   view full review
I grew up in San Antonio and got hooked on Taco Cabana.. I fell in love with Carne Guisada...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2010 by trizydlux   view full review
I made this recipe with minor modifications - I used 6 seeded jalapenos, and added 2 small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
I also made this in the crockpot - the meat was fork tender after about 8 hours on Low. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by THEHORSELADY   view full review
Sorry, but this is nasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2006 by Carol   view full review
THIS WAS DELICIOSO. I USUALLY DON'T COOK MEXICAN MEALS FOR MY FAMILY, BUT I HAD SOME BEEF...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2003 by DRAGONCAROUSEL   view full review
Wonderful recipe! Easy to adjust for those that dont like it to hot, or those that like it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by kendrahr   view full review
I live in Texas and most of us know a good carne guisada when they see one. This is it! Wow-...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2003 by MELY C.   view full review
Excellent and really a mexican dish! Good for tacos or any kind of dish with tortillas.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2002 by POLLYFROG   view full review
Very good recipe! I had searched for something different to use some stew meat I had in the...

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