CARNE CON PAPAS

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An old fashioned Cuban dish, with tender succulent meat and potatoes bursting with flavors. It is definitely a pleaser for any meat and potatoes fan.

Provided by HEATHERMUNOZ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ small white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
⅛ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons achiote powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 white potatoes
1 cup white wine
4 cups water
6 cubes beef bouillon

Steps:

In a blender, combine green pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and salt. Pulse, while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through top of blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in pressure cooker on medium heat. Saute green pepper mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce. Return to a simmer, then add beef; let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, then pour in wine and water. Drop in the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute; add water, if necessary, to cover.
Cover with lid of pressure cooker. Following manufacturer's directions, cook under 15 pound pressure for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1463.5 mg, Sugar 5 g