Carne Guisada Recipe

Name: Carne Guisada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 cubanelle (or other mild sweet pepper); 1 small hot chili pepper; 1 large yellow or white onion; 5 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups cilantro; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1.5 cups spanish green olives (with pimentos); 1/4th cups capers; 2 medium size tomatoes; salt & pepper; 1 large sweet potato or yam; 2 russet potatoes; 1.5 pounds beef stew meat- cut in 1 inch chunks; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4th cups tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 cubanelle (or other mild sweet pepper)
1 small hot chili pepper
1 large yellow or white onion
5 cloves garlic
1.5 cups cilantro
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1.5 cups spanish green olives (with pimentos)
1/4th cups capers
2 medium size tomatoes
salt & pepper
1 large sweet potato or yam
2 russet potatoes
1.5 pounds beef stew meat- cut in 1 inch chunks
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4th cups tomato paste

1
Dice and combine peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, 1 cup green olives, capers, and tomatoes. salt and pepper to taste. Seperate in two bowls- set one aside. (Leave 1/2 cup of olives whole, set aside).
2
To one bowl of diced veggie mixture, add vinegar, and blend (in food processor, blender, or with hand blender) until smooth.
3
Heat olive oil in large pot to medium heat. Add Beef and brown for 10 minutes.
4
Add both bowls of veggies (blended and diced) to pot. Cook on medium heat for 3o minutes.
5
Peel and cube potatoes and yam. Add potatoes, yam, tomato paste, and whole olives to pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer (add water to thin if necessary).
6
Simmer on low for an hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Delicious straight out of the pot... or serve over white rice, or rice and beans. Garnish with fresh avocado and sour cream, and serve alongside tostones (twice fried plantains).
8
Enjoy!

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cubanelle (or other mild sweet pepper), 1 small hot chili pepper, and more.

Yes, Carne Guisada 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.

Carne Guisada

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