Description
Mexican carne con papas stew brings hearty comfort straight from traditional kitchens, blending tender beef and potatoes in a rich, spicy sauce. Warm spices and slow-simmered meat invite you to savor authentic flavors that speak directly to the soul of home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef chuck roast, 1-inch cubes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 serrano pepper, stemmed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 large russet potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Spices and Liquids:
- 3 teaspoons (15 grams) kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Generously coat beef chunks with a robust blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, aromatic garlic powder, crumbled oregano, and earthy cumin.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high temperature, searing meat until deep golden-brown and caramelized, approximately 10 minutes.
- Transform tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, additional salt, and savory broth into a silky, uniform liquid using a blender.
- Carefully strain the vibrant sauce into a cooking pot, introducing a fragrant bay leaf, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes to the simmering stew, continuing to cook for 25 minutes until vegetables become tender and meat reaches desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, gently fold in fresh chopped cilantro, allowing the stew to rest and meld flavors for a final 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance spice levels by adjusting cumin and oregano according to personal heat preference.
- Choose fatty cuts like chuck roast for richer, more tender meat that falls apart during slow cooking.
- Replace potatoes with cauliflower for a low-carb version that maintains similar texture and absorbs delicious stew flavors.
- Freeze leftover stew in portioned containers for quick weeknight meals, ensuring maximum flavor retention when reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg