Best Carne Guisada Con Papas Recipes
CARNE GUISADA CON PAPAS
Adapted from Adán Medrano, a Houston-based chef and writer, this steak-and-potato guisada, or stew, uses technique and time to draw out flavor from just a handful of ingredients. Beef and potatoes are centuries-old pantry essentials in South Texas, and this dish is served in homes and family-run restaurants all over the region. While many restaurants tend to cook the steak in large pieces, cutting the meat into small cubes allows the beef to soak up more flavor. The key is the Texas Mexican spice blend - black peppercorns, cumin and garlic - plus a little fresh Serrano. Serve with tortillas and an optional garnish of cilantro and chile.
Provided by Rachel Wharton
Categories dinner, meat, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic, minced chile, peppercorns and cumin seeds into a smooth paste. Add 1/4 cup water and mash until the paste is incorporated into the water. Transfer the mixture to a measuring cup. (Alternately, blend the garlic, minced chile, peppercorns and cumin seeds in a blender with about 1/4 cup water, occasionally scraping down the sides of the blender until very well blended, about 5 minutes.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium. Add half the steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and meat. Return the browned meat to the Dutch oven then add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour and 1 teaspoon salt over the beef and stir to incorporate, then add the blended garlicky liquid and just enough water to barely cover the meat (about 2 cups). Increase the heat to medium-high and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the Dutch oven, releasing any browned bits.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then immediately lower the heat so that it cooks at a low simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove the lid and stir in the cubed potatoes. Let the guisada cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Divide among bowls and serve with hot tortillas, plus cilantro and sliced chile, if using.
CARNE GUISADA CON PAPAS (MEAT & POTATOES)
This wonderful stew has endless variations. Sometimes I add fresh or canned corn. You will notice that the recipe calls for a comparatively small amount of chili powder and cumin; however, keep in mind that this is not chili. You want the allow the flavor of your good beef to prevail and your jalapeos to sing.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Over medium-high heat, brown steak pieces in the oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. (Really brown the meat -- not just let it turn gray). Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is transparent. Add the potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, adobo, stock, wine and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for one hour. Stir in the jalapeos, chili powder and cumin, and continue simmering, uncovered, for 1 hour until beef is tender. Makes 4 to 6 servings, depending upon appetites.
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