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Cuban Carne Con Papas Recipe

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Cuban Carne Con Papas Recipe is a traditional Cuban dish that combines tender beef and potatoes in a flavorful sauce. This recipe is popular in Cuban cuisine and is loved for its rich taste and satisfying textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 491
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable, canola, etc
  • 3 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 green pepper large green pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 onion large diced
  • 4 potatoes large Russet peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup cooking wine dry vino seco
  • 3 cups water plus more as needed
  • 1 1/2 beef bouillon cube
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 10 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2/3 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 2/3 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 3 tsp Sazon
  • 1/2 cup olives chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Plate
  • Stirring spoon or spatula
  • Lid for the pot
  • Fork for testing potato tenderness
  • Storage container with a tight-fitting lid

Method
 

Heat the neutral oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.:
  1. a. Add the beef chuck stew meat in batches and brown on all sides, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
  2. b. Transfer the browned meat to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced green peppers, onions, and minced garlic.:
  1. a. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender and fragrant.
  2. b. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the pot.
Pour in the dry cooking wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.:
  1. a. Allow the wine to simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the browned beef to the pot and add water, beef bouillon cubes, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, and tomato sauce.:
  1. a. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  2. b. Make sure the beef is fully submerged in the liquid.
  3. c. Add more water if needed to cover the meat.
Sprinkle the complete seasoning, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and Sazon over the meat and sauce.:
  1. a. Stir gently to distribute the spices evenly.
  2. b. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
Add the chopped olives and bay leaves to the pot.:
  1. a. Stir them into the sauce.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the Cuban Carne Con Papas on low heat for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.:
  1. a. Stir occasionally and check for tenderness.
Meanwhile, peel and quarter the large Russet potatoes.
    After the beef has cooked for 1 hour and 30 minutes, add the peeled and quartered potatoes to the pot.:
    1. a. Ensure that the potatoes are submerged in the sauce.
    2. b. If needed, add more water to cover the potatoes.
    Continue to simmer the dish for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.:
    1. a. Check the potatoes with a fork to ensure they are soft.
    Once the beef and potatoes are tender, remove the bay leaves from the pot.:
      Serve the Cuban Carne Con Papas hot as a main dish accompanied by rice and beans or as a filling for sandwiches or tacos.:

        Notes

        Cut the beef into evenly sized chunks for consistent cooking.
        Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
        Deglaze the pot with dry cooking wine to enhance flavor.
        Use complete seasoning, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and Sazon for authentic Cuban flavors.
        Ensure the potatoes are fully submerged in the sauce to cook evenly.
        Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking or burning.
        Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.