Carne de Res Guisada | Spanish Beef Stew Recipe | Chef Zee Cooks

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.

Season beef with lime juice, black pepper, and chicken bouillon or Adobo.

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

Add beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; in the same pot, add sliced onion and green pepper.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in sofrito, tomato paste, and optional olives; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Return beef to the pot and add white vinegar, DR orégano, Sazón, and sugar.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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