Carne Guisada (Beef Stew) - Easy Puerto Rican Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean cuts reduce fat intake, while pork can be more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Season the meat by adding it to a large bowl with one third of the adobo and mix well.

Refrigerate the seasoned meat for up to 24 hours or cook it right away.

Place a large heavy pot on the stove and turn it on medium high.

Add the vegetable oil to the pot, then add the meat to brown it for about 5 minutes.

Stir the meat occasionally to ensure even browning.

Once browned, add the sofrito and cook for 2-3 minutes until most of the water evaporates.

Add the tomato sauce, bay leaves, and olives, mixing thoroughly, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

When the liquid starts to boil, add the water, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium/low for a soft boil.

Cook for 2 hours, then remove the lid and mix thoroughly.

Add the potatoes and carrots, cover again, and increase the heat to medium.

Cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

Remove the cover, mix one last time, and taste to ensure the meat is tender and the flavor is to your liking.

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