Carne De Res Guisada Dominican Beef Stew Recipes

CARNE GUISADA | DOMINICAN STYLE BEEF STEW | CHEF ZEE COOKS

Steps:

• Combine sliced and peppers in a bowl. Add vinegar. Set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, add cubed steak and season with sofrito, Dominican Oregano, sazon, Chicken Bouillon/Adobo or salt of choice, black pepper, and fresh lime. Mix until everything is well combined. Let meat marinate for at 20 minutes or even overnight. Note-- if you're not using homemade sofrito feel free to substitute by adding diced onions, peppers, and garlic in stead.
• In a deep-sided skillet over medium heat, add olive oil (or oil of choice) along with 1 tsp of sugar in the center of pot. Let oil warm up until sugar begins to caramelize
• Once sugar has caramelize, carefully add the meat. Brown meat on all sides. Over time, the meat will begin to release its own juices. Afterwards, add water and add enough water so that covers the meat completely. Place lit on pot with a small opening for steam and pressure to release. Stew for about 25-30 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on pot. If water dries up before meat has had a chance to tenderize, add more water.
• After 25-30 mins, check meat for tenderness. If meat is still tough, add more water stew some more. If it has reached softness and tenderness that you like, add tomato paste. Be sure to work in the tomato paste into the sauce. *Note: you want to make sure that you have enough sauce, almost like a gravy or au jus. Don't let sauce dry up too much. If it's dried up too much, simply add more water
• In the end, add sliced onions and peppers that have been sitting 1 tsp of white vinegar along with olives (optional). Mix until well combined with meat and turn off flame. Cover with lid for 5 minutes and steam will soften onions and peppers

CARNE DE RES GUISADA - DOMINICAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Cut the Beef (2 pound) into 1 inch pieces.
• Juice the Lime (1).
• Crush the Garlic (4 clove) using a garlic press or mortar and pestle. Combine with Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon).
• In a large bowl, add beef and season with Chicken Bouillon Powder (2 teaspoon), Onion Powder (2 teaspoon), Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch), lime juice, Light Soy Sauce (1 teaspoon), and the garlic-oregano mixture. Mix together until all the ingredients are well blended. Marinate overnight for better flavor, but it's not necessary.
• In a large pot over medium high heat, add Cooking Oil (2 tablespoon) and allow to get hot. Add beef and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium, give it a stir and cover and cook until the meat absorb its own juices.
• When there are no more juices in the pan, add water 1/2 cup at a time and continue cooking the meat covered until is tender. If the meat is still not tender after it has absorbed the water, continue adding water and repeat until tender.
• Slice the Onion (1/2).
• Slice the Cubanelle Pepper (1/2).
• Slice the Red Bell Pepper (1/2).
• Chop the Fresh Cilantro (to taste).
• Once the beef is tender, add onion, cubanelle pepper and red bell pepper and stir to combine. Add Tomato Paste (4 tablespoon) and enough water to make a stew-like gravy consistency, then stir to blend everything well. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Turn off heat and stir in Cilantro ( to taste). Serve with rice and enjoy!