Carne Guisada with Fried Tostones

Ingredients

• For the Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef):
• 5 lbs beef stew meat (chuck roast or flank steak), cubed 🥩
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 cup sofrito (blend of onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro)
• 1 onion, chopped 🧅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 bell pepper, chopped 🌶️
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tsp sazon seasoning
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.5 cup beef broth or water
• 0.5 cup diced potatoes 🥔
• 0.5 cup chopped carrots 🥕
• 0.5 cup green olives 🫒
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• For the Tostones (Fried Plantains):
• 2 large green plantains, peeled and cut into thick slices 🍌
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Brown the Beef
2. 2Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
3. 3Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. 42️⃣ Build the Flavor
5. 5In the same pot, add sofrito, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
6. 6Stir in tomato sauce, adobo, sazon, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.
7. 73️⃣ Simmer to Perfection
8. 8Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in beef broth.
9. 9Add potatoes, carrots, and olives. Stir and bring to a simmer.
10. 10Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
11. 114️⃣ Make the Tostones
12. 12Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
13. 13Fry the plantain slices for 3 minutes per side, then remove and drain.
14. 14Using a plate or tostonera, smash the plantains into flat discs.
15. 15Fry them again for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
16. 16Remove and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
17. 175️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
18. 18Plate the Carne Guisada with a side of crispy tostones.
19. 19Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for extra flavor.