Cuban-Style Beef Stew with Potatoes


Traditional Cuban Beef Stew with Potatoes

Beef stew with potatoes is an essential classic in every Cuban home. With its thick sauce, tender potatoes, and juicy meat, this dish represents the authentic flavor of Creole cooking. We’ll show you step by step how to make it perfectly.

🥩 Main Ingredients:

  • 5 pounds of beef (shank recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup of white wine or dry wine
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • 5 plum tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
  • 5 medium potatoes

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation:

Cut the beef into medium-sized pieces. If the meat is tough, tenderize it in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes. 

Chop the onion, pepper, and garlic. Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion first, then the pepper, and finally the garlic. Add the bay leaves, a pinch of salt, and stir.

Add the meat and sauté for several minutes. Add the remaining salt and pepper.

Incorporate the chopped tomatoes (or tomato sauce), cumin, oregano, and paprika. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes so the flavors blend together.

Pour enough water to cover the meat. Add the wine, mustard, and a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomato.

🥔 Add the Potatoes:

Cut the potatoes into medium chunks, making sure not to slice all the way through to release the starch. Add them to the stew. Cover the pot and cook until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens.

ℹ️ Additional Information:

  • Yields: 6 servings
  • Preparation time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Meats
  • Cuisine: Cuban

💡 Tip:

This dish pairs perfectly with white rice and fried sweet plantains. You can also serve it with yuca with garlic mojo or a mixed salad for a complete meal.

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For the Spanish recipe, visit: Carne con Papas Cubana: Fácil y Sabrosa.