Puerto Rican Carne Guisada Beef Stew Food

PUERTO RICAN CARNE GUISADA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large 6-quart pot over high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
• Add the sofrito and onion; saute for 2 minutes then stir in the tomato sauce, adobo, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper and Sazón.
• Add just enough water to cover the meat, about 1-2 cups, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, or until meat is tender (check after 1 hour).
• After meat is tender, add the potatoes, carrots and olives. Add additional water, if needed. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
• Taste the stew and season with additional adobo or salt if desired.
• Serve with rice.

PUERTO RICAN CARNE GUISADA (BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in deep pot.
• Season meat with 1/2 tablespoon adobo.
• Quickly brown meat.
• Add water and cook for one hour at medium heat.
• Add potatoes and remaining ingredients.
• Cook another 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened a bit.

CARNE GUISADA - PUERTO RICAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper in freezer bag. Add stew beef and coat evenly. Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar. When sugar caramelizes, add meat and brown on all sides. Remove beef from the skillet and place in the bottom of slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

PUERTO RICAN BEEF STEW (CARNE GUISADA)

Steps:

• In a large caldero or pot, heat oil, add sofrito and culantro leaves.
• Add meat and stir constantly, cook until meat looses red color. Add water and bouillon cube, bring to a boil. Add vinegar, oregano, bay leaves and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook.
• Add carrots, potatoes, celery and salt.
• Cook for about 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning. Boil uncover to thicken sauce.
• Note: if more seasoning is needed you can add Adobo to taste.
• Serve with white rice.

6 POINT CARNE GUISADA (LATIN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• 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.

PUERTO RICAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy oenproof pot over moderate heat and brown the meat.
• Add the peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, oregano, tomato sauce, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bake covered for 1 hour at 325 degrees F.
• Add the carrots and potatoes and bake 1 hour at 300 degrees F, or until the meat is tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients and simmer an additional 15 minutes.