MEXICAN CARNE GUISADA

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Try this Mexican Carne Guisada for Cinco de Mayo or your next taco night. The meat becomes tender and very flavorful. The tenderness is enhanced when the meat simmers in beef broth. That broth cooks down into a delicious sauce that coats the meat. These tacos have a real authentic flavor. Serve on tortillas with cheese, sour...

Provided by Linda Bruno

Categories     Beef

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb flap steak or beef chuck
1 c onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c beef broth
1 pkg Sazon seasoning with cilantro
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh
1 pkg flour tortillas
Mexican blend shredded cheese
sour cream
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Chop meat into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with Mexican seasoning salt and let sit for at least 30 minutes to tenderize a bit. Or, gently pound the meat before chopping with a meat tenderizer mallet.
  • 2. Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan with lid at medium heat.
  • 3. Sauté onion for 3 minutes.
  • 4. Then add garlic.
  • 5. After another minute, add beef and reduce heat to medium-low while it browns.
  • 6. After it has browned, add the broth and the seasoning. Reduce heat to low.
  • 7. Cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender.
  • 8. Add fresh cilantro as you salt for flavor.
  • 9. Serve in warmed flour tortillas with Mexican cheese and sour cream or fresh salsa for garnish!

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