Carne Guisada Stew with Potatoes

Ingredients

• 700g beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper
• beef broth (1 cup)
• jalapeño for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil and brown beef cubes on all sides, about 8 minutes; set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and broth.
4. Return beef to pot and simmer covered for 35 minutes, until beef is cooked through and tender (63°C/145°F or higher).
5. Add diced potatoes and continue simmering 15 minutes until tender; season with salt and pepper and serve.