How to Make Colombian Beef Stew (Carne Guisada)
Step #1: Heat the oil in a 5-quart or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat. You can eat this Colombian Beef Stew straight out of the pot or serve it with rice and beans if you like to mix things up a little bit. It also pairs well with this Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo). This is a great carne guisada recipe to prepare when you expect company because it happily simmers away on the stove. Step #2: Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed until it browns and releases easily from the bottom of the pan (3-5 minutes). Turn the beef and repeat the process to brown on each side. Step #3: Add the chopped tomato and onion to the large pot. Toss well and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 30 seconds. Step #4: Pour the beef broth and vinegar into the pot and allow the contents of the pot to come to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender (90-120 minutes). Step #5: Add the potatoes and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 30-60 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Step #6: Meanwhile, prepare the creamy avocado-cilantro sauce by placing the avocado, lime juice, cilantro, scallion, and salt into the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Pulse a few times, then slowly add the olive oil and continue to process until creamy and smooth.
