Carne Guisada with White Rice and Black Beans

Ingredients

• For the Carne Guisada:
• 5 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round), cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 small onion, diced 🧅
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped 🫑
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp sofrito
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 packet of sazón with achiote
• 0.25 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 2 cups beef broth or water
• 1 bay leaf 🌿
• Optional: 1 small potato, peeled & cubed 🥔
• For the White Rice:
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 5 cups water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• For the Black Beans:
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 0.25 cup diced onion
• 0.25 tsp oregano
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Make the Carne Guisada
2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
3. 3Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and sofrito. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in adobo, cumin, black pepper, sazón, and tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Pour in beef broth or water and add bay leaf (and potatoes if using).
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
7. 7Cook the Rice
8. 8Rinse the rice under cold water.
9. 9In a pot, bring 2.5 cups water, oil, and salt to a boil.
10. 10Add rice, stir once, and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes or until fluffy.
11. 11Prepare the Beans
12. 12In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion.
13. 13Add black beans, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.