6 Point Carne Guisada (latin Beef Stew)

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup scallion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs choice round beef stew, cut into small chunks
• 1/3 cup light beer
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon achiote (or sazon)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt
• 10 ounces baby red potatoes, halved or quartered

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
• 2 add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed. cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours. test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
• 3 add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.