December 12, 2011

Puerto Rican Beef stew

1 Tbl. Oil
2 Lbs. trmmed beef top round, cut into i-inch chunks
1 Green Pepper, Seeded, diced
2 Onions Peeled, diced
4 sweet chili peppers, seeded
4 Cloves Garlic peeled and chopped
1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped
2 Tbl. Vinegar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 C. tomato sauce
2 Bay leaves
1/2 lb. carrots, 1/2 in. slices
1 bag.Frozen peas
1/2 lb. potatoes peeled and cubed
12 Olives, stuffed with pimientos
1 Tbl. Capers
1/4 C seeded raisins(optional)

In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add chunks of beef and stir constantly over medium high heat until brown. Add green peppers,chili pepper,onions,garlic,cilantro. vinegar, oregano, tomato sauce and bay leaves, mix and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
Add carrots, and simmer 1 hours more.
add potatoes, olives capers, raisins, and salt, mix bring to boil reduce heat to low and cover another hour. until meat is fork tender and vegetables re done. add peas and season to taste.
remove lid and cook another couple of minutes.
Enjoy!

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