Carne En Abobo(Guatemala) Recipe

Name: Carne En Abobo(Guatemala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil); 1 med onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 2 red or green (sweet) bell peppers, seeded & chopped; 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 14.5-oz. can regular diced tomatoes; 3 lb. stew beef; 1 11-oz. can tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes---found in the Mexican food section of the market); 1 bay leaf; 2 whole cloves; 1/2 tsp. oregano; About 1/2 cup beef stock; Salt & pepper; 2 Tbsp. masa harina (or regular cornmeal); Cold water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 med onion, finely chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic
2 red or green (sweet) bell peppers, seeded & chopped
2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 14.5-oz. can regular diced tomatoes
3 lb. stew beef
1 11-oz. can tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes---found in the Mexican food section of the market)
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1/2 tsp. oregano
About 1/2 cup beef stock
Salt & pepper
2 Tbsp. masa harina (or regular cornmeal)
Cold water

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Saute onion, garlic, and peppers until onion is soft.
3
Add meat, tomatoes, chilies, spices and beef stock.
4
(The liquid should cover the meat; if it does not, add a little more beef stock.)
5
Cover and simmer over low heat until beef is tender (about 2 hours).
6
Mix masa harina (or cornmeal) with a little bit of cold water.
7
Stir into the stew and heat until thickened.
8
(If there is a lot of liquid, you may need to add a bit more thickener.)
9
Remove the bay leaf, cloves, and any stems from the tomatillos.
10
Serve the stew on a bed of rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil), 1 med onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves fresh garlic, 2 red or green (sweet) bell peppers, seeded & chopped, and more.

Yes, Carne En Abobo(Guatemala) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carne En Abobo(Guatemala)

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Variations & substitutions

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