Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Rich & Hearty Carne con Papas, a savory stew featuring tender beef, hearty potatoes, and a medley of aromatic spices. This family-favorite recipe offers a delicious journey through rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for cozy winter nights or festive gatherings. Each bite brings nostalgia and joy, making it a must-try dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold), diced
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Return seared beef to the pot with diced potatoes. Pour in beef broth until everything is submerged. Stir in cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until both beef and potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg