Puertorican bistec (beef stew) Recipe

Name: Puertorican bistec (beef stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb sirloin steak, sliced; 1/4 cup distilled vinegar; 1 envelope sazon seasoning; 2 tbsp adobo season salt or to taste; 1 can 16oz. diced tomatoes, undrained (optional); 1/2 cup sofrito; 2 1/2 tbsp black pepper; 1/2 cup olives with pimento; 1 large onion, sliced half moon; 1/2 cup cooking wine, white or red ( I use red goya wine); 3 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered; 3 can 16oz. beef stock; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic

Servings: persons

2 lb sirloin steak, sliced
1/4 cup distilled vinegar
1 envelope sazon seasoning
2 tbsp adobo season salt or to taste
1 can 16oz. diced tomatoes, undrained (optional)
1/2 cup sofrito
2 1/2 tbsp black pepper
1/2 cup olives with pimento
1 large onion, sliced half moon
1/2 cup cooking wine, white or red ( I use red goya wine)
3 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered
3 can 16oz. beef stock
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic

1
I start peeling cutting potatoes first & place in cold water just to get them out the way.
2
Cook steak in olive oil on medium-high heat.
3
Season with salt & pepper.
4
Cook for 5 minutes, then add garlic.
5
When steak half thoroughly cooked add vinegar and wine.
6
Cook for 5 minutes.
7
Add rest of ingredients, except tomatoes.
8
They go in last 10 minutes of cooking, if you decide to use.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
After 5 minutes of boiling, lower heat to simmer & cover.
11
Cook for 30-45 minutes until meat tender.
12
Serve with red or white rice & beans, & salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb sirloin steak, sliced, 1/4 cup distilled vinegar, 1 envelope sazon seasoning, 2 tbsp adobo season salt or to taste, and more.

Yes, Puertorican bistec (beef stew) 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.

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Puertorican bistec (beef stew)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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