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Cuban Beef Stew

Cuban Beef Stew prepared dish

This cuban beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish, featuring tender beef simmered with a medley of vegetables and spices. It's perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs well with rice or crusty bread.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 120 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 140 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include beef chuck, bay leaves, olive oil, oregano.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 900 g beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 medium potatoes (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 500 ml beef broth
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot and add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  6. Add the bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  8. Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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