Pressure Cooker Carne Guisada

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 50 min. + releasing

Recipe by Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Mar. 03, 2023

While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home. We've made this recipe a few times now, and it goes really well with homemade flour tortillas. We love this pressure cooker carne guisada over rice, too. —Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas


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    Pressure Cooker Carne Guisada

    Yield:12 servings (about 2 quarts)
    Prep:25 min
    Cook:50 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • Dash liquid smoke, optional
    • 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 large red potatoes, unpeeled and chopped
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup water
    • Whole wheat tortillas, cooked brown rice, lime wedges and minced fresh cilantro, optional
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    Directions

    1. In a 6-qt. electric <a href="https://f-cce-7101.toh.r.tmbi.com/article/best-pressure-cooker/">pressure cooker</a>, mix first 13 ingredients and, if desired, liquid smoke. Stir in pork and onion. Lock lid; close pressure release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 45 minutes. Quick-release the pressure; add potatoes. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve and pressure-cook on high for an additional 5 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure.
    2. Discard bay leaf; skim fat from cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for normal heat; bring a to boil. Combine flour and 1/4 cup water; stir into simmering sauce. Cook until thickened and boiling, 1-2 minutes. Shred pork slightly with 2 forks; toss with sauce. Serve with remaining ingredients as desired.