Carne con Papas

Name: Carne con Papas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 4 cascabel chili pod stemmed and seeded; 2 cups hot water; 2 cups chicken stock; 3 Roma tomatoes roughly chopped; 1/2 cup white onion; 2 medium garlic cloves; 1 tsp El Guapo® Whole Oregano Leaves; 1/2 tsps El Guapo® Ground Cumin; 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 1/2 tsps kosher salt divided; 1/2 tsps El Guapo Ground Black Pepper; 2 tbsps vegetable oil; 1 El Guapo Bay Leaves; 2 large Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

A popular comfort food in Mexico, Carne con Papas is a traditional stew featuring beef and potatoes that are cooked in a savory tomato sauce. Featuring El Guapo® spices and chili peppers, this hearty meal can be enjoyed over rice or inside warm tortillas.

15m

PREP TIME

1hr

COOK TIME

15

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 El Guapo® Cascabel Chili Pod, stemmed and seeded
2 cups hot water
2 cups chicken stock
3 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup white onion
2 medium garlic cloves
1 teaspoon El Guapo® Whole Oregano Leaves
1/2 teaspoons El Guapo® Ground Cumin
2 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoons El Guapo® Ground Black Pepper (Pimienta Negra Molida)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 El Guapo® Mexican Bay Leaves (Laurel)
2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place chili peppers in hot water and let stand at least 15 minutes until softened. Drain well and discard any remaining water.
2 Place rehydrated chili peppers, chicken stock, tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and 1 teaspoon of the salt in blender container. Cover. Blend on high until completely smooth. Set aside.
3 Season beef with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep saucepan on medium-high heat. Add beef; sear on each side until browned.
4 Stir in chili pepper mixture and bay leaf, scraping up brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5 Stir in chopped potatoes, cover. Cook 15 minutes longer until beef and potatoes are tender. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice and warmed tortillas, if desired.