Carne guisada translates to stewed meat, and let me tell you, this meat is so tender and delicious! For a good, speedy meal, serve with warmed tortillas, canned refried beans doctored up with butter, salt and cheese, throw some spanish style ready rice in the microwave, add guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese …. you get the drift! I think I could go on and on! Black olives, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes…… ok. ok. It’s so yummy!
2 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound beef stew meat
1 Serrano pepper, minced (leave some seeds if you like more heat.)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. chipotle powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Salt and pepper
Cornstarch to thicken, optional
Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot. Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the beef and stir for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Close the lid and press the Manual button. Adjust the cooking time to 30 minutes.
When it’s finished, do quick pressure release.
**I like to add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid into a gravy like consistency, when it is finished cooking. Just press the saute button again after taking the lid off, add your cornstarch, 1 to 2 T., and stir to thicken. Adjust your seasonings and serve with all of your yummy add-alongs!
Oh, and I add a little Sazon Goya seasoning at the end, to taste, as well. Enjoy!
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