Easy Carne Molida con Papas
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
7
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Carne Molida con Papas
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A hearty and flavorful stew, Carne Molida con Papas is a popular dish throughout Latin America with many regional variations. This recipe captures the essence of the classic Mexican version, with ground beef and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato sauce with a touch of smoky chipotle. Serve with some Crusty bread or Dinner rolls and a quick, light salad like our Caesar Salad.
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Ingredients
- 1-½ lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 750 g potato peeled and diced into small cubes, about 4 medium
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion , finely chopped
- 7 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adjust to your spice preference, canned, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons beef bouillon adjust to taste, or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 to 4 cups water adjust as needed
- cilantro fresh leaves, for garnish (optional
- lime wedges, optional for serving
Instructions
- To prepare this Mexican-style beef and potato stew, start by finely chopping garlic cloves and dicing an onion. Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in water to prevent browning. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the heated oil. Sprinkle in the beef bouillon and black pepper to taste. Cook the beef until it's browned and crumbled, about 7 to 10 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the chopped garlic and diced onion to the pot with the cooked beef, sautéing until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and diced chipotle peppers into the pot, stirring it with the beef mixture. Season with Mexican oregano, cumin, and sugar, and add a bay leaf. Add the drained diced potatoes and mixed vegetables to the pot, then pour in 3 cups of water, stirring everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 to 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens slightly. Taste the carne molida con papas and adjust the season if needed. Remove the bay leaf once the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together. Your Carne Molida con Papas is now ready to be served. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Camila's Note: Our carne molida con papas yields a spicy sauce; however, you can adjust it to your desired heat level. For a slightly thinner sauce, instead of adding an additional 3 cups of water, add 4 cups.
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Notes
- I make my carne molida con potatoes spicy, but you can adjust it to your desired level of spiciness. If you prefer a saucier consistency, instead of adding an additional 3 cups of water, add 4 cups.
- I make my carne molida con potatoes spicy, but you can adjust it to your desired level of spiciness. If you prefer a saucier consistency, instead of adding an additional 3 cups of water, add 4 cups.
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- Let it cool, and then place it in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.To reheat, microwave it covered for 1-2 minutes, or reheat over medium-low heat, covered, for 5-15 minutes until hot. Add a splash of water if needed when reheating.
- Let it cool, and then place it in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.To reheat, microwave it covered for 1-2 minutes, or reheat over medium-low heat, covered, for 5-15 minutes until hot. Add a splash of water if needed when reheating.
- How to Freeze
- To freeze, allow it to cool, portion it into airtight containers or freezer bags, and leave space for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Follow the reheating instructions provided above.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Follow the reheating instructions provided above.
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