Best 3 Puerto Rican Beef Stew Recipes

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Puerto Rican beef stew, known as "carne guisada," is a hearty and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Puerto Rican cuisine. It is a comforting stew that is typically prepared with tender chunks of beef, flavorful spices, and a variety of vegetables. The resulting stew is rich, savory, and packed with the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rican cooking. Whether you're looking for a traditional dish to impress your friends and family or a comforting meal to warm you up on a chilly night, Puerto Rican beef stew is a must-try recipe that will surely satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PUERTO RICAN BEEF STEW



Puerto Rican Beef Stew image

A slow cooked beef stew called "carne guisada" is full of Puerto Rican flavor.

Provided by Michelle Molina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
½ tablespoon white sugar
1 pound baby carrots
3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
2 cups water
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup red cooking wine
8 Manzanilla olives
2 tablespoons sofrito
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote (such as Goya®)
½ tablespoon adobo seasoning
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt, and pepper together in a freezer-size plastic bag. Add beef and shake, coating evenly.
  • Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Stir carrots, potatoes, water, tomato sauce, wine, olives, sofrito, sazon, adobo seasoning, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, on High 4 to 6 hours, or Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1318.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

PUERTO RICAN CANNED CORNED BEEF STEW



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Simple, easy, and quick... This is a stew using canned corned beef and ingredients easily found in most home pantries and refrigerators. The end result is delicious and satisfying. Typically it is served over white rice. The perfect side dish is fried sweet plantains.

Provided by Guangui

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup sweet corn kernels
2 tablespoons sofrito
2 cloves garlic
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
½ cup water
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add potato and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add drained potatoes, corn, sofrito, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, oregano, and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low; stir in corned beef. Cook until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1269.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PUERTO RICAN BEEF STEW



Puerto Rican Beef Stew image

Provided by Joanne Lopez-Cepero

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Potato     Vegetable     Stew     Green Bean     Carrot     Red Wine     Spring     Winter     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all purpose-flour
2 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth
2 cups dry red wine
4 large potatoes, cut lengthwise into quarters
3 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, halved
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef in batches and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Add onion and garlic to pot and sauté 5 minutes. Add parsley, thyme, bay leaves and flour. Stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth and wine. Return beef to pot and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 45 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and carrots to stew. Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add green beans and simmer until beans are tender and gravy is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer stew to large bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

### Recipe and Ingredients --- - The recipe calls for chuck roast, stewing tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato salsa, red and green peppers, onions, celery, carrots, chicken bouillon, ad sofito. - The recipe also includes a variety of seasonings, like oregano, salt, cumin, black and red peppers, bay leaves, and more. - The recipe includes step-by-step instructions on how to make the stew. ### Key points --- - Use a large pot or dutch over to make the stew. - Brown the chuck roast in oil before stewing it. - Add all of the ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. - Reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours until the meat is fall-apart-tender. - Serve the stew over rice or with a side of bread. ### Taste profile --- - The stew has a rich and savory taste, with a complex balance of flavors from the tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. - The meat is fall-apart-tender and flavorful, while the broth is thick and hearty. - The stew is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. ### Difficulty --- - The recipe is moderately easy to make. - It does require some time to simmer, but it is mostly hands-off cooking. - The recipe is perfect for beginners who want to try making a classic stew. ### Time --- - The total time to make the stew is about 3 hours. - This includes the time to brown the meat, simmer the stew, and serve it. ### Serving suggestions --- - Serve the stew over rice or with a side of bread. - You can also add a dollop of yogurt or salsa on top for extra flavors. - The stew can be served as a main course or as a side dish. ### Storing leftovers --- - Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. - You can also freeze the stew for up to 3 months. - To re-serve, simply thaw the stew and re-head it over medium low heat. ### Origin --- - The recipe has its origins in traditional Spanish stews. - It is said that the dish was brought to the Caribbean via the Canary Island. - The stew is a popular dish in many Latin American countries, including in the island of Puertorrico where it is known as "Carne Guisada."

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