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Carne Guisada spices?

Posted By: Hogflyer

Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 03:31 PM

Is there any other brand of Carne spices to use out there besides Bolger's make
of spices? its just not what i thought it was! tried some about month ago, not
happy with its flavor.

Any other suggestions?


thnaks in advance.......


hunt/cook safe.....
Posted By: Cast

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 04:39 PM

Here's one made with BEER!

BEER GUISADA
Posted By: driedmeat

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 09:07 PM

fiesta brand is pretty decent...

I make from scratch.. experiment a bit and come up with your own.

Spices I use are salt, pepper, chili powder, and a lot of cumin

other ingredients are chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh jalapeno, and a can of diced tomatoes.
Posted By: Cast

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 09:08 PM

Fiesta is what he's talking about. It's a Bolger product. Fine print above the fiesta logo.
Posted By: driedmeat

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 09:16 PM

ah.. can't read fine print without my cheaters!

Homemade is by far superior over any store bought mix...

this is the way I was taught by an old Hispanic cook.

dust the cubed meat with flour and lightly pan fry. Move the meat to a pot. In the fry pan - drain most grease, toss in a little flour in with the drippings and stir for a light roux. That step is what creates the base for the entire dish. Add all the ingredients plus a little water to the pot. Simmer till you reach your preference on how tender you want the meat. Then mix in enough roux to thicken the sauce. final step is to adjust your seasonings to your taste.
Posted By: Cast

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 10:18 PM

That works for me. I rarely use spice mixes. A little of this a pinch of that makes it tasty.
Posted By: Gravytrain

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/11/15 11:27 PM

I'm going to try this one, but it might be more Caribbean

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Posted By: kweber

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/12/15 06:17 AM

pretty sure yall mean Bolner's Fiesta Brand ...
an old San Antonio company...
I use a lot of their stuff...
couple of favs are Uncle Chris steak seasoning and chili seasoning San Antonio style...
Posted By: kweber

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/12/15 06:24 AM

link..https://www.fiestaspices.com/
they even have the stuff needed for deer sausage for those who are just starting...
and its good stuff...
pretty much anything tex-mex or old style texas country cooking...
Posted By: kweber

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/12/15 06:26 AM

https://www.fiestaspices.com/
again...
Posted By: PMK

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/14/15 03:43 PM

I will see if I can track down the spice blend recipe that a friend came up with that we used for a wedding dinner in NC about 6 years ago ... some of the best I have ever had.
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Carne Guisada spices? - 09/14/15 03:48 PM

Originally Posted By: driedmeat
ah.. can't read fine print without my cheaters!

Homemade is by far superior over any store bought mix...

this is the way I was taught by an old Hispanic cook.

dust the cubed meat with flour and lightly pan fry. Move the meat to a pot. In the fry pan - drain most grease, toss in a little flour in with the drippings and stir for a light roux. That step is what creates the base for the entire dish. Add all the ingredients plus a little water to the pot. Simmer till you reach your preference on how tender you want the meat. Then mix in enough roux to thicken the sauce. final step is to adjust your seasonings to your taste.


Try this you will be happy with the result. Very similar to what I do. Ive made it with anything from beef and store bought pork to deer and javalina and its all been good.
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