Carne Guisada (stewed Beef)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, leave finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 beef bouillon cube, maggi
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 - dissolve the beef bouillon cube (maggi) in about 3 tbs of hot water.
• 2 - dissolve the tomato paste in about 1/2 cup of hot water.
• 3 - marinate the beef cubes for at least 3 hours in the following:.
• 4 -- garlic, grated onion, oregano, cilantro, parsley, dissolved beef cube and tomato paste.
• 5 - remove beef pieces, save marinade for later use.
• 6 - heat oil to high temperature (around 425 degrees f) and brown beef cubes on all sides.
• 7 - reduce oil temperature to medium and add the carrot, celery, bay leaf and green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
• 8 - add the reserved marinade.
• 9 - cover and simmer for 20 minutes.stir frequently.
• 10 - add the rest of the water and taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
• 11 - continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer. (beef cubes should be very tender).
• 12 - serve it hot with boiled rice.