Description
Experience the heartwarming delight of carne con papas, where tender beef and savory potatoes come together to create a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the beef into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onions and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add onions to the pot and sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in diced potatoes, cumin, and oregano; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in enough beef broth to cover all ingredients (approximately 4 cups) and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes or add veggies like carrots for extra nutrition.
- Fresh herbs can elevate flavor beautifully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg