Seco de Carne | Peruvian Cilantro Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper provides sweetness and color.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add beef and sear on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in beer and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add chopped tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Stir in peas and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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