Puerto Rican Carne Guisada
Puerto Rican Carne Guisada - tender chunks of beef in a succulent gravy flavored with sofrito. Add potatoes and carrots and serve with rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ½-3 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sofrito
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 packet Sazón (optional)
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 lb potatoes (about 2), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 lb carrots (about 2), peeled and cubed
- ½ cup Spanish green olives or alcaparrado
- White rice, for serving
Directions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large 6-quart pot over high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- 2
Add the sofrito and onion; saute for 2 minutes then stir in the tomato sauce, adobo, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper and Sazón.
- 3
Add just enough water to cover the meat, about 1-2 cups, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, or until meat is tender (check after 1 hour).
- 4
After meat is tender, add the potatoes, carrots and olives. Add additional water, if needed. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
- 5
Taste the stew and season with additional adobo or salt if desired.
- 6
Serve with rice.