Carne Guisada Dominicana
A hearty and flavorful Dominican-style beef stew, slow-cooked until tender in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices and vegetables.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef chuck(cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes(canned)
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium Carrots(peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 6
Return the browned beef to the pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
- 7
Add the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 8
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, you can simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This dish is traditionally served with white rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the beef in a mixture of garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes before browning.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pot when browning the beef; cook in batches to ensure a good sear.
- ✓Adjust the amount of beef broth to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of red wine along with the beef broth for added depth of flavor.
- Include other root vegetables like sweet potatoes or yuca.
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.