Carne con Papas
Carne con Papas is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef chuck and creamy potatoes, simmered to perfection for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro For garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat with vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper, then brown them in batches in the pot.
- Set aside the browned beef to retain its juices.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, and oregano, cooking briefly to toast the spices.
- Pour in the beef broth and deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, return the beef to the pot, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 hours.
- After 1.5 hours, add the cubed potatoes and continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow a longer simmering time; this dish tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.