This easy and flavorful Puerto Rican beef stew (carne guisada) combines vegetables with seasonings in a slow cooker.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 10 mins
Total Time
4 hr 25 mins
Calories
355 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir carrots, potatoes, water, tomato sauce, wine, olives, sofrito, sazon, adobo seasoning, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
Step 2
Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal the bag and shake to coat beef evenly.
Step 3
Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add coated beef and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker.
Step 4
Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
2 tablespoons sofrito
3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
8 Manzanilla olives
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote (such as Goya®)