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Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)
Prep Time:
10
mins
Cook Time:
50
mins
Total Time:
1
hr
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Latin
Carne Guisada or Latin Beef Stew is made with chunks of beef simmered in beer with scallions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and cilantro.
Ingredients
2
tsp
olive oil
1
cup
scallions
(chopped)
3
cloves
garlic
(minced)
2
small tomatoes
(diced)
2
tbsp
cilantro
(minced)
1.5
lb
beef stew meat
(cut into small chunks)
1/3
cup
light beer
1/3
cup
water
1/2
tsp
cumin
1/4
tsp
adobo
(or salt)
1/2
tsp
achiote
(or sazon)
1
bay leaf
salt to taste
10
oz
baby red potatoes
(halved or quartered)
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Instructions
Stove top:
In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours.
Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.
Pressure cooker instructions:
In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and sauté; about 2 - 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes stirring.
Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook high pressure 45 minutes. Quick release.
Add the potatoes, cover and cook on high pressure about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.
Notes
Makes about 5 cups. Perfect served over 3/4 cup cooked rice.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
,
Calories:
234
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
12.5
g
,
Protein:
34
g
,
Fat:
5
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1.5
g
,
Cholesterol:
86.5
mg
,
Sodium:
276.5
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
WW Points Plus:
6