Stewed Beef, Dominican style, Carne de Res Guisada



In the Dominican Republic, one of the most popular ways to cook beef is by making beef stew, or as we call it, carne de res guisada. This hearty dish is typically served alongside rice, salad, plantains, or yuca. For a truly authentic Dominican meal, we serve the Dominican flag, which consists of white rice, stewed beans, tostones (fried green plantains), and a fresh salad.
En español: Carne Guisada.

Stewed Beef -Dominican style

Carne de Res Guisada 
 
Ingredients: 
2 ½ pounds of beef
¼ cup of olive oil
2 tbsp of tomato paste
3-4 cups hot water
¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons of cooking wine (optional, but recommended)
pinch of salt  or to taste 
For seasoning:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Dominican Sazón, natural seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic paste or 4 cloves of garlic mashed
pinch of cinnamon optional


Instructions:
1. Clean and cut the meat into 2-inch cubes.

2. Season with soy sauce, Dominican Sazón, pepper, garlic, and cinnamon; bring to the refrigerator for 1 hour (preferred, but not necessary).

3. Add olive oil to the pot, and when this reaches a hot temperature, sauté meat until it gets a dark golden color.

4. Add cilantro, cover the pot, and leave to cook over medium heat, checking constantly to add a little amount of hot water so that the meat won’t dry out. Cook until meat is tender approx. 1 hour and less if cooked in the pressure cooker.

5. When meat gets tender, Sauté with two spoons of tomato paste, add wine (wait a minute or two until the alcohol evaporates) then add 1-2 cups warm water, the amount of water depends on your taste, season with salt. When the sauce reaches the consistency desired, turn off the heat and serve.


In the above photo this recipe is served with: Rice with Corn (Moro de Maíz).





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