Carne Guisada Flavorful Ingredients for Perfect Dish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 count bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 Prise salt to taste
• 1 Prise pepper to taste
• 2 count bay leaves
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 Prise fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot in batches to avoid overcrowding. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the browned beef and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers. Sauté until softened, roughly 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they start to break down.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot, and add the beef broth, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and bay leaves. Mix thoroughly.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot, and continue to simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.