Caracas-Style Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting beef stew inspired by the flavors of Caracas, Venezuela. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium potatoescut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastedried
- ●2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 teaspoon ground cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon ground oreganoground
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef cubes on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and cook the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chopped carrots and cook for 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- 7
Add the cubed potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, cumin, and oregano.
- 8
Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 9
Return the browned beef to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 10
Transfer to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.