CARNE CON PAPAS (CUBAN)

Carne con Papas (Cuban) image

Provided by Catherine Haury

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 c onion, chopped
2 c green bell pepper, chopped
6 clove garlic, mashed
2 lb lean stewing beef
small amount of white flour for dredging meat
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 c red cooking wine
15 oz tomato sauce
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 c spanish olives (pimiento stuffed)
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 to 2 c water or beef stock
4 to 5 potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until transparent. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
2. Lightly salt and pepper the meat cubes and dredge in flour. Add the meat to the pan and brown on all sides. Add the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add wine, tomato sauce, vinegar, olives and bay leaves. Add just enough water or beef stock to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until fork-tender, about 1-2 hours. Add more water if the stew becomes too thick.
3. Add potatoes and cook, covered, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice.