Chipotle Carne Guisada (beef Stew Meat Braised W/chipotle)

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups sliced onions
• 1/2 chopped green bell pepper
• 3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2 -2 1/2 lbs beef, meat stew (cut small)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon bouillon, powder tomatoe and chicken flavor (preffer knorr)
• 7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo (1 table spoon of the sauce is needed only)
• 1 chipotle pepper (also from that same 7 oz. can)
• 1 packet sazon goya culantro con achiote
• 3 -4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 season the beef stew meat with the cumin, salt and pepper. set aside.
• 2 in a large frying pan, heat oil and add the onions, bell pepper and tomatoes on medium high heat. saute for about 5-7 mins or until translucent. add the seasoned meat and brown (on high heat) for about 7-10 minutes.
• 3 add 2 cups of hot water to the pan. add the bullion, chipotle sauce/pepper sazon goya and stir.
• 4 cover and cook on medium high heat for about 45 mins or until most of the liquid is absorbed then uncover and add 1 more cup of water. cover and simmer for another 30 mins or until liquid is almost absorbed. uncover and add another 1 cup of water and cilantro. cover and simmer for 20-30 mins more. turn heat off and let stand, covered, for another 10-15 mins for liquid to thicken. serve with rice.