Puerto Rican Carne Guisada Recipe
Puerto Rican Carne Guisada is a comforting beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, olives, and a rich sofrito-based sauce. Slowly simmered until tender, it’s a flavorful family meal traditionally served with white rice, avocado, or tostones.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup sofrito
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 packet sazón with coriander and annatto
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup Spanish green olives
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
PREPARATION:
1️⃣ Cut 2 lb of stew beef into bite-sized pieces. Season with adobo, sazón, and oregano.
2️⃣ Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3️⃣ Add the beef and brown it for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and ¼ cup sofrito. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
5️⃣ Stir in ½ cup of tomato sauce, ⅓ cup green olives and 1 bay leaf.
6️⃣ Pour in 2 cups of beef broth or water. Mix well and bring it to a gentle boil.
7️⃣ Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
8️⃣ Add 2 chopped potatoes and 2 sliced carrots. Cover again and cook for another 25–30 minutes.
9️⃣ When the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft, remove the bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for a few minutes if you want a thicker sauce.
🔟 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with white rice, avocado, or tostones.
¡Buen provecho! 🇵🇷❤️
