Chipotle Carne Guisada (Beef Stew Meat Braised W/Chipotle)

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups sliced onions
• 1/2 chopped green bell pepper
• 3-4 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2-2 1/2 lbs beef, meat stew (cut small)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon bouillon, powder tomatoe and chicken flavor (preffer Knorr)
• 7 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo (1 table spoon of the sauce is needed only)
• 1 chipotle pepper (also from that same 7 oz. can)
• 1 packet sazon goya culantro con achiote
• 3-4 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Season the beef stew meat with the cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large frying pan, heat oil and add the onions, bell pepper and tomatoes on medium high heat. Saute for about 5-7 mins or until translucent. Add the seasoned meat and brown (on High heat) for about 7-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 2 cups of hot water to the pan. Add the bullion, chipotle sauce/pepper Sazon Goya and stir.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on medium high heat for about 45 mins or until most of the liquid is absorbed then uncover and add 1 more cup of water. Cover and simmer for another 30 mins or until liquid is almost absorbed. Uncover and add another 1 cup of water and cilantro. Cover and simmer for 20-30 mins more. Turn heat off and let stand, covered, for another 10-15 mins for liquid to thicken. Serve with rice.