Estofado Guatemalteco, Guatemalan Beef Stew

Discover Estafado, a traditional Guatemalan dish made through braising, preserving flavors in one pot. Authentic and delightful!

Reciped Credited to: Karin Aroche
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Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
15-20 mins
Cooking Time
60-75 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of meat.
  • 3 branches of white onion.
  • 1 onion.
  • 1 green pepper.
  • 2 large tomatoes.
  • 1 cube of concentrated meat broth.
  • 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley.
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 1 large carrot.
  • 3 raw potatoes.
  • ½ cup of peas

Instructions:

1. First, cut all the vegetables into small squares.

2. Put to fry in the oil, the onions, peppers, tomatoes, the cube, parsley, coriander, homemade dressing, and carrots.

3. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste.

4. Add to fry the meat and cover so that it becomes juicy.

5. Take care that the food does not dry out and add boiled water in cups.

6. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil and, when it is boiling, put the peas to cook.

7. Then sift this vegetable and add it to the stew.

8. When the meat is almost ready, add the potato squares.

9. Wait until the potatoes are soft and turn off the heat.

10. Finally, serve with some white rice for lunch.

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