Carne Guisada(stewed meat)
INGREDIENTS:
1kg stewing beef i used chuck steak, cut into cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
3 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
200g tomato sauce
120ml water
½ cup olive
2 bay leaves
400g potatoes cut into chunk sized pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste
METHOD:
Dry the pieces with paper towels. Season the beef with
garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or
Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the beef, onion, peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to
brown the meat.
Add the garlic and cook another minute, until you can smell the garlic in the
air.
Season with salt & pepper to taste,
than add tomato sauce, water, olives, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to
low and simmer for 40 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Add the potatoes than bring pot to a
boil, then reduce the heat.
Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes,
or until the beef is tender. The liquid should reduce and concentrate.
