Description
Carne con papas is a comforting, hearty dish that beautifully combines tender beef and fluffy potatoes in a savory broth. This classic recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful experience that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the beef, dicing the onions, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the beef broth, stirring in paprika, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot; cover tightly with a lid.
- Reduce heat and let simmer on low for about 1.5 to 2 hours until meat and potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg