Carne con Papas Recipe
A rich and flavorful beef and potato stew, Carne con Papas is a Latin classic that’s hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the Oil :
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Brown the Beef :
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
Cook the Aromatics :
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Combine Ingredients :
- Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, cumin, paprika, oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well.
Simmer the Stew :
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Potatoes :
- Stir in the cubed potatoes. Cover and continue simmering for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
Adjust Seasoning :
- Taste the stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve :
- Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let the stew simmer uncovered during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a different flavor.