Puerto Rican Beef Stew and Red Beans with White Rice Recipe! Carne Guisada y Arroz con Habichuelas!

beef stew meat

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are typically less expensive.

Marinate the beef stew meat with white vinegar, adobo, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and all-purpose flour.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.

Add the marinated beef stew meat and brown on all sides.

Stir in sofrito, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer and cover.

Cook on low heat until beef is tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

In a separate pot, combine rice and water with salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

In another pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for the red beans.

Add sofrito, tomato sauce, green salad olives, sazon seasoning, and red kidney beans; add chicken stock and optional water for desired consistency.

Cook until heated through, then stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

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