6 Point Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup scallion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 1/2 lbs choice round beef stew, cut into small chunks
1/3 cup light beer
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or salt)
1/2 teaspoon achiote (or sazon)
1 bay leaf
salt
10 ounces baby red potatoes, halved or quartered

Preparation

In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and saute about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed. Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours. Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.