CARNE GUISADA CON PAPAS (MEAT & POTATOES)

Carne Guisada con Papas (Meat & Potatoes) image

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds beef round steaks cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (optional, but nice if you have it)
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves minced or press garlic
3 large baked potatoes peeled and cubed
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup water
2 fresh, seeded and finely chopped jalapeno chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Over medium-high heat, brown steak pieces in the oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. (Really brown the meat -- not just let it turn gray). Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is transparent. Add the potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, adobo, stock, wine and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for one hour. Stir in the jalapeos, chili powder and cumin, and continue simmering, uncovered, for 1 hour until beef is tender. Makes 4 to 6 servings, depending upon appetites.