Carne Guisada with Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• For the Carne Guisada:
• 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks 🥩
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, chopped 🧅
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
• 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 0.5 cup beef broth 🍲
• 0.5 tsp cumin 🌿
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 cup potatoes, diced 🥔
• 0.5 cup carrots, chopped 🥕
• 0.5 cup green olives, sliced 🫒 (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• For the Cilantro Rice:
• 1 ½ cups white rice 🍚
• 3 cups water 💧
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sear the Beef
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. 🥩🔥
3. 32️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
4. 4In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. 🌿✨
5. 53️⃣ Build the Stew
6. 6Add tomato sauce, beef broth, cumin, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer. 🍅🔥
7. 74️⃣ Simmer & Soften
8. 8Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour. Stir occasionally, adding water if needed.
9. 95️⃣ Add the Veggies
10. 10Stir in potatoes, carrots, and olives (if using). Simmer for another 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender. 🌿🥕
11. 116️⃣ Make the Cilantro Rice
12. 12Rinse rice and add it to a pot with water, salt, and butter. Cook until tender. Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving. 🍚🌿
13. 137️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
14. 14Plate the Carne Guisada alongside the cilantro rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, and enjoy this comforting dish! 🍛✨