Carne Con Papas

This carne con papas is a Cuban dish of tender beef and potatoes, loaded with flavor. A perfect meat and potatoes meal made in the pressure cooker.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 612 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 white potatoes
• 6 cubes beef bouillon
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons achiote powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 cup olive oil
• 0.5 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 0.5 small white onion, chopped
• 1.25 teaspoons ground cumin, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and salt in a blender. Pulse while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through the top of the blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Sauté pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce.

Step 3

Return to a simmer, then add beef; let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes. Pour in water and wine. Drop in bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add water, if necessary, to cover.

Step 4

Cover with the lid of the pressure cooker. Following manufacturer's directions to cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.