Best 3 Carne Guisada El Salvador Recipes

**Carne Guisada: A Salvadoran Comfort Food Delight**

Carne guisada is a traditional Salvadoran dish that combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This savory stew is a beloved comfort food, often served with rice, beans, or tortillas. The dish is characterized by its vibrant red color, aromatic spices, and melt-in-your-mouth beef. Carne guisada is a staple in Salvadoran cuisine and holds a special place in the hearts of Salvadorans worldwide. This article presents two delectable recipes for carne guisada: a classic version and a modern variation with a touch of chipotle peppers. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to guide you in creating this flavorful dish. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, these recipes will help you prepare an authentic and delicious carne guisada that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of El Salvador.

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AUTHENTIC CARNE GUISADA

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A mexican style beef stew. You can also serve this over rice or noodles, but I prefer it on tortillas like a burrito. This doubles and freezes well.

Provided by stimied

Categories Stew

Time 3h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb stewing beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (more or less to taste)
4 cups low sodium beef broth (water can be substituted, adjust seasonings)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon comino
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
flour tortilla
fresh cilantro, stems removed
chopped onion
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

Brown beef well in a large cast iron dutch oven, a heavy stainless steel pot can be used with good results.
Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
Add stock, chili powder, comino, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours or until beef is very tender.
In a separate skillet mix flour and oil together to form a roux.
Cook over medium high heat until a dark beige color, about 5 minutes.
Be careful not to let it burn.
Carefully add roux to stewed beef.
Be very careful because it can splatter.
Bring back to a simmer and thicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve like a soft taco on flour tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish.

CARNE GUISADA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound cubed beef blade meat
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1-ounce whole cumin seeds
1/2-ounce freshly ground black pepper
1 quart water, plus 1-ounce
1/2 cup blonde roux, made from 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup fat
Salt

Steps:

In a large saute pan over medium heat add the cubed meat and cook until browned. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, black pepper and 1-ounce water and stir to combine. Add 1 quart water and bring everything to a boil. Turn the heat down and add the roux. Cook the mixture until it thickens and season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve.

CARNE GUISADA

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Make and share this Carne Guisada recipe from Food.com.

Provided by POSTRES DE LA CIPOTA

Categories Meat

Time 2h

Yield 1 bowl, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup oil
1/2 lb beef eye round, cut into chunks seasoned with salt and mustard overnight
3 -5 small baking potatoes, chopped into chunks
2 -4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 cup rice (optional)
3 -4 tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 ounce Anjou pear, goya seasoning with sassafras
1 teaspoon salt (season to taste, add more if desired)
2 -4 cups water

Steps:

Heat oil in saute pan.
Cook the meat for few minutes on each side until no longer red or pink. Set aside.
Pour oil into a new roasting pan. Add in oregano and cumin and let toast.
Slice and dice the onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes and throw into the hot oil in the roasting pan.
Add one packet of Goya seasoning on top of vegetables.
Cook the vegetables until form a watery paste and mostly dissolved.
Throw in your meat. Let cook for a few minutes in the vegetables.
Add your water and salt and cover the pan. Cook meat for about 1 hour until meat tender.
After an hour, throw in your carrots, potatoes and rice, (if adding rice), and cook for another half hour.
Add a little more water to the pot as you go if you feel your water is almost gone and food isn't tender yet.
Cook everything until the steak and potatoes are tender.
See pictures of the cooking process, check out http://www.postresdelacipota.com/2016/09/carne-guisada-recipe.html.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 436.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 10.7

Tips for Making Carne Guisada El Salvador:

Use high-quality beef. Look for chuck roast or flank steak that is well-marbled.
Brown the beef in batches. This will help to prevent the meat from stewing and will give it a nice brown color.
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Carne guisada is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking.
Serve carne guisada with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Carne guisada el Salvador is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. Carne guisada is a popular dish in El Salvador, and it is also enjoyed in other parts of Latin America. If you are looking for a new and flavorful dish to try, carne guisada el Salvador is a great option.