Carne Guisada Recipe
Tender beef simmered with potatoes, peppers, olives, and rich tomato sauce for a comforting and flavorful classic stew recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican / Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 pounds beef roast (beef round or chuck steak)
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup sofrito
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon achiote oil
½ cup olives
1 tablespoon capers
2 bay leaves
1 pound potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Trim the beef and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels. Season with adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and sofrito. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add oregano, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, water, achiote oil, olives, capers, bay leaves, and the browned beef. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add the potatoes and carrots. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serve hot with rice, warm bread, or tortillas.
Notes
Chuck roast works best for tender, flavorful Carne Guisada. For extra heat, substitute green bell pepper with poblano or jalapeño peppers. The stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors deepen.
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