Rio Grande Valley Style Carne Guisada

PanNan's Note:

This TexMex beef stew recipe was adapted from the recipe used by Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, a popular Houston restaurant. I add one chopped jalapeno pepper with the green bell pepper (not listed below), and serve it with a mound of mexican rice (like #41167) in the bowl.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs round steaks
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• ½ green bell pepper , diced
• ½ onion , sliced
• 1 fresh tomato , diced
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Cube meat (about 1"), removing all fat and gristle.
2. Sear meat in oil.
3. Add water and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Toast cumin seeds in a small sauté skillet on medium-high until they begin to smoke slightly.
5. Grind the hot cumin seeds with a mortar and pestle.
6. Add oregano, ground toasted cumin, black pepper, salt and garlic to the meat.
7. Add vegetables (bell pepper, onion and tomato) and continue to cook about 30 minutes.
8. Add tomato sauce, chili powder and paprika.
9. Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
10. While the meat is simmering, heat 2 tbsp oil in a small sauté pan and add flour over medium-low heat.
11. Stir the flour and oil constantly until the flour turns a light golden brown (roux).
12. Add the roux to the meat and continue to simmer for about another 30 minutes.
13. Serve carne guisada with rice and beans and flour or corn tortillas.
14. Note: can speed the cooking time by using a pressure cooker.

Reviews

[GardeningFool]

This is really awesome! My husband and I both really loved this. I am making this for the second time today. I have had Sylvia's Carne guisada and this if very close. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Chef #771965]

This was all right.For some reason though I expected much more flavor to it and the flavor I got a lot was from the chili which wasn't so much to my like.I live in South Texas and was personally looking for another flavor.It did save the night though and we had something I had not made before so thank you so much.

[Smurfette the Chef]

I have lived in Texas for over twenty years and never learned to cook carne guisada before. I tried this recipe and it was such a big hit in my home, my husband craves it. The recipe is so flavorful and it is very easy to make. I add some comino to mine for a little extra flair. Thanks for posting!!