Puerto Rican Beef Stew

lb red meat, cut into cubes

bay leaves

medium onion, chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

cups water

medium potatoes, cut in half or into cubes

carrots, cut into cubes

teaspoon achiote seasoning

teaspoon oregano, ground

1/4

cup fresh cilantro

coriander leaves, (optional)

1/2

teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

tablespoons tomato paste

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In a large pot, add beef, bay leaves, onions and garlic with 2 cups of water, or the necessary amount to cover the meat. Cook covered on medium-high heat for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
2

Add potatoes, carrots, seasoning, oregano, cilantro, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper and tomato paste; cook uncovered on low heat, for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
3

Serve and enjoy!

Serve with a side of rice.
For a different taste, use chicken or turkey meat instead of beef. You can also use beef or vegetable stock instead of water.

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More About This Recipe

Beef stew is a traditional dish in Puerto Rican cuisine, and it’s usually served with a side of white rice or rice with beans. It was one of my favorite childhood dishes, and one of the first recipes I learned to cook at the age of 13 when I wanted to help my mom make dinner. You may already be familiar with this stew as it is very popular in Latin culture.