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Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada

Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada features tender chunks of beef simmered until rich and velvety in a tomato-forward gravy scented with sofrito, adobo, sazón, and oregano. Potatoes soak up the savory sauce, making each bite hearty and comforting. Serve this dish for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering over fluffy white rice.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada
  1. 1

    In a large pot, mix together the tomato sauce, sofrito sauce, adobo seasoning, Sazón seasoning, oregano, and salt; simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the beef to the pot; cook until it is evenly browned. Stir in just enough water to cover the beef; cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour. Add the potatoes; cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.