Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
1 onion, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, leave finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 beef bouillon cube, Maggi
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 cup water

Preparation

- dissolve the beef bouillon cube (Maggi) in about 3 tbs of hot water.
- dissolve the tomato paste in about 1/2 cup of hot water.
- marinate the beef cubes for at least 3 hours in the following:.
-- garlic, grated onion, oregano, cilantro, parsley, dissolved beef cube and tomato paste.
- remove beef pieces, save marinade for later use.
- heat oil to high temperature (around 425 degrees F) and brown beef cubes on all sides.
- reduce oil temperature to medium and add the carrot, celery, bay leaf and green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
- add the reserved marinade.
- cover and simmer for 20 minutes.stir frequently.
- Add the rest of the water and taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
- Continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer. (beef cubes should be very tender).
- serve it hot with boiled white rice.