Carne Guisada Examples

I am thinking about trying my hand at making Carne Guisada. I understand it is a gravy that can taste really, really good if made correctly.

I noticed on google that there are recipes describing it as a beef stew and/or gravy. Anyone ever had it served to them as an authentic dish as opposed to someone just making it from a recipe they found?

I also understand there is something that is called Carne Asasda that is opposite of the Guisada.

I normally do not eat Mexican food and have very little experience with it. I know the recipes I see online but I would like a little more information on it if possible.

Thanks.

As I recall, carne guisada is beef chunks (roast, usually) cooked in a sauce -- sort of a stew. Carne asada is marinated beef (flank steak, skirt steak, rouond steak) that is grilled and thinly sliced.

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Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

As I recall, carne guisada is beef chunks (roast, usually) cooked in a sauce -- sort of a stew. Carne asada is marinated beef (flank steak, skirt steak, rouond steak) that is grilled and thinly sliced.

Oh, carne asada like Taco Hell?

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Originally posted by Adjudicator

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Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

As I recall, carne guisada is beef chunks (roast, usually) cooked in a sauce -- sort of a stew. Carne asada is marinated beef (flank steak, skirt steak, rouond steak) that is grilled and thinly sliced.

Oh, carne asada like Taco Hell?

I seem to be missing what you're asking.

www.stubbornroses.com/Recipes/Mom's%20Index%20Box/Meats/Carne%20Guisada.jpg

Just kiddin', Michael...

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Originally posted by Adjudicator

www.stubbornroses.com/Recipes/Mom's%20Index%20Box/Meats/Carne%20Guisada.jpg

Just kiddin', Michael...

Hey, that looks like the carne guisada I remember. The hand-written recipe, I mean. I sure wondered, though, about the taco reference.

That guisada recipe is fine, but omit the tomatoes, and don't EVER add a green bell pepper.

I start it just like I would beef stew, but beyond the onion, no veggies. I add just a little bit of ancho, but the predominant spice is cumin. There's no trick to this; it's real easy.

Asada, as Mr. Hoffman pointed out, is just marinated beef.

Or not marinated. Or not beef. Carne asada simply means roasted meat, and it comes in many variations, as does most Mexican food.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

Or not marinated. Or not beef. Carne asada simply means roasted meat, and it comes in many variations, as does most Mexican food.

You are correct. The local stuff for me is generally beef spiced with something, but "asada" is a generic word.

As it tends to be here also, but I've been fooled a few times in Olde Mexico. One time the roast meat was very..... different tasting. I draw the line at eating kitties. I don't particularly like cats as pets, but I don't want to take that dislike to gustatory levels.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

As it tends to be here also, but I've been fooled a few times in Olde Mexico. One time the roast meat was very..... different tasting. I draw the line at eating kitties. I don't particularly like cats as pets, but I don't want to take that dislike to gustatory levels.

Well, choice being given.. I'd take the felines over the canines...

Really? I find the canines have a lot more flavor than the felines.

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Originally posted by Rex

I noticed on google that there are recipes describing it as a beef stew and/or gravy.

Guisada means stewed, so carne guisada is stewed meat. Quite often beef, but like the asada, can be any meat. Around here, cabrito guisada (stewed yearling goat) is more popular than the beef.

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Originally posted by enginecapt

I don't particularly like cats as pets, but I don't want to take that dislike to gustatory levels.

After discussing this with mine, I have to tell you that she would quite likely make you take that back if ever you should meet. And I suspect she would be quite willing, under the right circumstances, to return the "gustatory" favor. In fact, I always try to keep her food bowl full just to give myself a couple extra days before she starts in on me should I ever be, shall we say, permanently fallen and unable either to get up or feed her.

My Doberman will protect me from your revengeful kitty.

Help me out here. I thought Birria was Stew, usually beef, but sometimes using other meats.
What's the difference between the two?

You're right, but:
Birria will always have toasted dried then rehydrated chiles as the base of the liquid. Guajillo, ancho, even sometimes cascabel. Guisado base is a more conventional type of liquid formed from water and the liquid seep of the ingredients.

This discussion (and the one on carne asada) has been helpful to me. We are going (tomorrow!) to Loveland Co and I'd like to try some Mexican food while out there, but I'm alergic to chile.

Thanks again!
Cathy