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Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)

Carne Guisada or Latin Beef Stew is made with chunks of beef simmered in beer with scallions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin and cilantro.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 small tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (minced)
  • 1.5 lb beef stew meat (cut into small chunks)
  • 1/3 cup light beer
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Adobo (or salt)
  • 1/2 tsp achiote (or sazon)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • 10 oz baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)

Instructions

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  1. In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and sauté; about 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes stirring.
  5. Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
  6. Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
  7. Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours.
  8. Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook high pressure 45 minutes. Quick release.
  9. Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
  10. Add the potatoes, cover and cook on high pressure about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.
  11. Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.

Notes

  • Makes about 5 cups. Perfect served over 3/4 cup cooked rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12.5g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 86.5mg (29%) Sodium 276.5mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 12.5g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 86.5mg 29%
Sodium 276.5mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.