Carne Guisada - The Dominican Beef Stew
Discover the authentic taste of Dominican cuisine with Carne Guisada, a hearty Beef Stew. Prepared with succulent chunks of beef simmered to perfection in beer, alongside carrots, potatoes, scallions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, and cilantro, this dish is a feast for the senses.
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Equipment
- 1 dutch oven or a Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Dominican Sazon Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground annatto (or 1 ½ tsp EACH: turmeric and sweet paprika)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
For the Stew:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup scallions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 small tomatoes diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro minced
- ¼ tsp adobo
- 1½ lb beef stew meat cut into small chunks
- ⅓ cup beer
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ tsp Dominican Sazon Seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 oz baby red potatoes halved or quartered
- 5 oz carrots chopped
Instructions
Dominican Sazon Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground annatto, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in a dry place.
Stove Top Method:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.2 tsp olive oil
- Add scallions and garlic, sauté for about 2 – 3 minutes.1 cup scallions, 3 cloves garlic
- Add tomatoes, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 small tomatoes, 2 tbsp cilantro
- Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, adobo, Dominican Sazon Seasoning, and bay leaf.¼ tsp adobo, 1½ lb beef stew meat, ⅓ cup beer, ⅓ cup water, ½ tsp Dominican Sazon Seasoning, 1 bay leaf
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
- Check if the beef is tender, if not, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes and carrots to the pot and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.5 oz baby red potatoes, 5 oz carrots
Pressure Cooker Method:
- In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic, sauté for about 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cilantro. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beef, beer, water, adobo, Dominican Sazon Seasoning, bay leaf, and if needed, more salt.
- Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Quick release.
- Add the potatoes and carrots, cover and cook on high pressure for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.
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Notes
This recipe yields approximately 5 cups. For a complete meal, serve it over 3/4 cup of cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal
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