Carne Guisada con Cilantro Ajo Rice

Ingredientes

• para the Carne Guisada:
• 2 lbs carne chuck o stew meat, cubed 🥩
• 2 tbsp oil 🛢️
• 1 mediano cebolla, picado 🧅
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 green bell pepper, picado 🫑
• 1 tomate, picado en cubos 🍅
• 2 tbsp tomate paste 🍅
• 2 cups carne broth 🥣
• 1 tsp cumin 🌿
• 1 tsp oregano 🌿
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• sal y pepper to taste 🧂
• opcional: 1 pequeño papa, cubed 🥔
• para the cilantro ajo Rice:
• 1 cup long grain white rice 🍚
• 2 cups water 💧
• 1 tbsp oil o mantequilla 🧈
• 2 ajo cloves, minced 🧄
• 0.33 cup picado cilantro 🌿
• sal to taste 🧂

Instrucciones

1. 1Sear the carne:
2. 2calienta oil in a grande pot over fuego medio. Brown the carne in batches until golden on all sides. Remove y reserva. 🔥🥩
3. 3saltea Veggies:
4. 4In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed. saltea cebollas, ajo, y bell pepper until softened. Add picado en cubos tomate y tomate paste, cocina para 3 more minutes. 🧅🧄🫑
5. 5Simmer to Perfection:
6. 6Return the carne to the pot. Add carne broth, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, y season con sal y pepper. Cover y simmer on low para 1.5 hours until the carne is fork-tender. Add papas if using during the last 30 minutes. 🍃⏳
7. 7Make the Rice:
8. 8In a saucepan, saltea ajo in oil until fragrant. Add rice y stir para 1-2 min. Pour in water y sal. Bring to a boil, then lower calienta y cover. cocina para 18 minutes. Once done, fluff con a fork y mix in cilantro. 🍚🌿
9. 9sirve it Up:
10. 10Scoop the fluffy green rice onto a plate y ladle the rich, savory carne guisada right on top o to the side. 🎉🍛