Tasty Tuesday - Carne Guisado Tacos

Carne Guisdado . . . Crock Pot Style 

 Yesterday was my nanny day. I care for another little two year old, so Two-Two year olds for 10+ hours means it's a Crockin Day. I LOVE CROCK POTS. Nothing like spending 10 minutes and having a delicious dinner 7 hours later.

The meal was DELICIOUS ! One of my husbands favorite meals growing up was his Mama's Carne Guisado. I have had it... and it's amazing, while this isn't it . . . this is a pretty amazing version, and the best part... it takes 10 minutes, whereas her's is about an Hours worth of prep.

Supplies :

Large Crock Pot 
2 Lbs Stew Meat ( I used sirloin cubes, would work with any kind of steak though)
1 Can Sweet Corn (drain juice)
1 Can Black Beans (I used Goya. . .Drain juice)
2 Cups Your Favorite Salsa

If you stopped right here, the meal would be delicious.... but my husband has grown up with these and come to enjoy a certain flavor . ... (optional) These tips I took from my Mother-In-Laws Recipe

10 Shakes of Whirshester Sauce (sorry I'll measure next time)
2 Circles around the crock pot of Brown Mustard (again, I'll measure next time)
Season to Taste.... We love these two, but they are basically onion, garlic, 
1 Packet Goya Sazone (it's in the hispanic/international Isle of most grocery stores)
1 Cube Knorr Caldo con Sabor De Res (it's basically beef bouillon with other flavors) 

I cooked on High Heat for 1 hour (just to get the temp up) then Low Heat for 6 hours.

The result, a delicious stew meat, with great "carne guisado" flavor....

I used a  slotted spoon to gather up the meat, corn, and beans but not too much juice and served them on a tortilla topped with avocado, lime juice, and cilantro....

You could also serve over rice and would be more traditional guisado. . . .




Adios Mis Amigos,

Tasty Tuesday

 Today's Tasty Tuesday is a long time favorite of my family. My grandmother, mother, and now me have made this a staple weekly meal. It's quick, easy, and you can "healthify" (to make healthier... it's a word I promise) it as much or as little as you like.

It's called Minzette (min zet ee) there are a few variations.. but this is how we do it 

Ingredients:
1 lb ground sirloin (healthify it with ground turkey, lean ground beef or for vegitarian go with your favorite ground beef subsititue)
1 medium onion, diced ( I buy the already diced ... worth the extra $$ to save time at dinner hour)
1 8 oz can stewed tomotoes (we like chunky ... if you don't you can sub out and double tomato sauce below)
1 8oz can tomato sauce (or more, if desired)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb Elbow Noodles ( again healthify with whole wheat if your feeling up for it)
12-16 oz Velveeta (velveeta is the kid friendly choice, you can also use Parmesan, mozzarella or a combo of Italian cheeses)
2 qt baking dish (8"x11.5"x2")

Directions:

Cook noodles in salt water until done. Preheat oven to 325.



Brown ground sirloin and onion in a large skillet. Add stewed tomotoes and sauce  Add garlic salt, salt and pepper, to taste. if you time it right your meat will be done around the same time as noodles.... making your time so far ..... 12-15 minutes

I mix the noodles and meat together and then layer with cheese,  making your final layer cheese.   Bake at 325 for 30 minutes (or until cheese is melted and a wee bit "crusty").

Serves: 4-6

I serve with a mixed salad or fresh green beans ... that's it... all said dinner is ready and on the table

Adios Mis Amigos,