Carne De Res Guisada (Stewed Beef)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Cut the top london broil into strips or chunks.

Season the meat with sofrito, sasong, onion powder, garlic complete seasoning, pepper, parsley, and vinegar. Mix well and cover to marinate for about 30 minutes or longer.

Add oil and sugar to a pan, about 2 spoonfuls of sugar, and allow the sugar to brown without burning it.

Once the sugar is browned, add the marinated meat to the pan and let it sit for about 4 to 5 minutes without moving it to develop color.

After 4 to 5 minutes, mix the meat, then add half an onion, garlic cloves, and enough water to cover the meat.

Add 1 bouillon cube and 1 spoonful of tomato paste, mix well, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 45 minutes to an hour on medium to low heat.

After cooking for about an hour, remove the onion and add a little salt for taste. Continue cooking to thicken the sauce.

Smash the garlic cloves into the sauce as desired, or remove them if you don't like garlic.

Cooking Techniques

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