Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef) Recipe

Name: Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes; 1 onion, minced; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, leave finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and sliced; 1 celery rib, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 beef bouillon cube, Maggi; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt and pepper; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
1 onion, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, leave finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 beef bouillon cube, Maggi
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 cup water

1
- dissolve the beef bouillon cube (Maggi) in about 3 tbs of hot water.
2
- dissolve the tomato paste in about 1/2 cup of hot water.
3
- marinate the beef cubes for at least 3 hours in the following:.
4
-- garlic, grated onion, oregano, cilantro, parsley, dissolved beef cube and tomato paste.
5
- remove beef pieces, save marinade for later use.
6
- heat oil to high temperature (around 425 degrees F) and brown beef cubes on all sides.
7
- reduce oil temperature to medium and add the carrot, celery, bay leaf and green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
8
- add the reserved marinade.
9
- cover and simmer for 20 minutes.stir frequently.
10
- Add the rest of the water and taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
11
- Continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer. (beef cubes should be very tender).
12
- serve it hot with boiled white rice.

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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: 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes, 1 onion, minced, 1 green pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef) 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 (Stewed Beef)

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