Carne Con Papas

Name: Carne Con Papas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Achiote; 6 slices Beef Bouillon; 2 lb Beef Stew Meat; 3 cloves Garlic; 0.5 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1.25 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.13 cup Olive Oil; 0.25 tsp Salt; 2 cups Tomato Sauce; 4 cups Water; 0.5 whole White Onion; 1 cup White Wine; 2 whole Yellow Potato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cuban 🇨🇺Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Mexican High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

Carne Con Papas brings tender chunks of beef and soft potatoes together in a rich, savory tomato base perfumed with cumin, garlic, and achiote. Pressure cooking melds the flavors into a hearty, comforting stew with a touch of wine depth and bouillon richness. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying weekend meal.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and salt in a blender. Pulse while slowly pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through the top of the blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté the pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute, then stir in the achiote powder and the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the tomato sauce.
3

Return to a simmer, then add the beef; let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes. Pour in the water and wine. Drop in the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add water, if needed, to cover.
4

Cover with the pressure cooker lid. Follow the manufacturer's directions to cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.