How to Make Puerto Rican Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Puerto Rican cuisine is full of rich and flavorful dishes that reflect the island's diverse cultural influences. One such dish is the Puerto Rican Beef Stew, known locally as "carne guisada." This hearty and comforting stew is a staple in many Puerto Rican households and is beloved for its tender chunks of beef, aromatic spices, and comforting flavors.

What sets Puerto Rican Beef Stew apart from other beef stews is its unique blend of seasonings and the use of sofrito, a traditional P...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
  • ½ tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup red cooking wine
  • 8 Manzanilla olives
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote (such as Goya®)
  • ½ tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal the bag and shake to coat beef evenly.
  • Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add coated beef and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker.
  • Stir carrots, potatoes, water, tomato sauce, wine, olives, sofrito, sazón, adobo seasoning, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1318mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 788mg