Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) Recipe


Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil1 1⁄2 lbs beef round steak, cut into small pieces1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, sliced2 green peppers, cut into thin strips (optional)6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste35 ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed, with the juiceWater (to taste)1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 carrot chopped3 potatos, peeled and cubed1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Preparation
  1. In a Dutch oven or heavy skillet heat the olive oil over high heat.
  2. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper.
  3. Sauté the beef, in batches if necessary so that the pan is not crowded, until well-browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. 
  4. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
  5. Add the onion and green peppers, carrot to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized around the edges, about 6 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Add the tomatoes, water, bay leaf, crushed red pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  9. Return the beef to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil.
  10. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially covered and let the beef cook for 45 minutes.
  11. Add the potatoes and sweet potato and cook until they are easily pierced through with a fork (about 45 minutes).
  12. Add the parsley and serve immediately.

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time2 h
Ready In2 h 15 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories525
Fat25g
Carbs46g
Protein31g
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