Description
Savor the rich flavors of Puerto Rican Carne Guisada, a comforting beef stew that combines tender meat with a medley of spices, garlic, and fresh vegetables. This dish not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also brings warmth to any gathering. Perfect over rice or in tortillas, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and even better when shared.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp cumin (preferably fresh ground)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- Add diced onions, minced garlic, and green bell pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, and bay leaves; mix well.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for at least 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped cilantro before serving hot over rice or with tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg