Carne Guisada (Dominican Stew Beef)

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef round

  cut into cubes
• ½ cup white vinegar

  for rinsing the meat
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 lime

  halved
• 2 teaspoon adobo
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 yellow onion

  sliced thin
• 1 cubanelle pepper

  sliced
• ½ red bell pepper

  sliced
• 2 teaspoon fresh cilantro

  chopped

Instructions

• 1 Place the cubed beef in a large bowl and cover it with water. Add the vinegar
  and let it soak for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse thoroughly, and pat the beef dry
  with paper towels.
• 2 Season the beef with soy sauce, crushed garlic, adobo, dried oregano, and lime
  juice. Toss to coat evenly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at
  least 1 hour.
• 3 Heat the oil and sugar in a Dutch oven or cast aluminum pan (caldero), over
  medium heat. Stir occasionally and let the sugar caramelize until it turns
  brown.
• 4 Add the beef to the pan, flipping it as needed until browned on all sides.
• 5 Add the tomato paste and toss the beef to coat it evenly.
• 6 Add 1 cup of water, bring to a simmer, then let the meat cook (uncovered) for
  15-20 minutes.
• 7 Once the liquid has reduced by half, add about ½ cup of water to keep the meat
  covered, and let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process as
  needed, adding just enough water each time, until the meat is tender and easily
  breaks apart with a fork. This process can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an
  hour.
• 8 Add the sliced peppers and onions, then top off with a little more water to
  create enough sauce and keep the meat from drying out. Cover and let it simmer
  for 5-10 minutes more, or until the vegetables are tender but still slightly
  firm.
• 9 Turn off the heat, then stir in the cilantro. Cover and let it sit for a few
  minutes. Serve with rice, beans, and a green salad.

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