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Colombian Beef Stew

A hearty Colombian-style beef stew with tender beef chunks, carrots, and onions in a rich, herby gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes.

Total time
120 min
Servings
6
Calories
480
Protein
35g
Colombian Beef Stew
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium tomato
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season beef chunks with salt and brown in hot oil in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Add chopped onion, garlic, and tomato; cook until softened.

  3. 3

    Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.

  4. 4

    Add sliced carrots and cubed potatoes; simmer for 20 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with mashed potatoes on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups

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