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Costillas de res guisada

Cultural Context

Costillas de res guisada is a traditional Salvadoran dish that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Often enjoyed during family gatherings or special occasions, this hearty beef stew is a comforting meal that showcases the use of fresh vegetables and spices. In modern times, variations may include different cuts of meat or additional vegetables, but the essence of slow-cooked, flavorful beef remains central to the dish.

SalvadoranSVmain
150 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
3 libras beef short ribs
6 roma tomatoes
1 bag green beans
green chili
onion
potato
carrot
5 bay leaves
salt
black pepper
cumin
avocado oil
cilantro
parsley
olives

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and still provide a rich flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for cooking.

1

Wash the beef short ribs and place them in water to blanch.

2

Chop 6 roma tomatoes, green beans, green chili, onion, potato, and carrot.

3

Remove the foam that forms on top while blanching the ribs.

4

Add 5 bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the pot with the ribs.

5

Cover the pot to let the ribs cook through.

6

Blend 5 guajillo chiles without seeds in a blender.

7

In a separate pot, heat avocado oil and sauté the blanched ribs.

8

Remove bay leaves from the pot with the ribs before sautéing.

9

Add the blended guajillo chiles to the pot with the sautéed ribs.

10

Add a splash of oil to the pot and then add the chopped tomatoes.

11

Add onion and green chili to the pot with the tomatoes.

12

Add carrot and let it cook for about 2 minutes before adding potato.

13

Add green beans after 3 minutes, and then add potato last as it cooks quickly.

14

Add olives if desired after rinsing them.

15

Ensure the dish is well-seasoned and close the pot to cook for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

16

Serve the dish with rice and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potblendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

beef short ribs stewguiso de costillas

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