Carne Con Papas
Carne con papas is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef simmered with fluffy potatoes in a savory broth. This dish wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its rich flavors and heartwarming aroma, carne con papas promises to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides.
- Once browned, add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Pour in beef broth until the meat is covered; add bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover.
- Add potato chunks; cover and simmer on low for about 1.5 hours or until both meat and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste-test for seasoning adjustments before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg