Carne con Papas
Indulge in the warm, savory flavors of carne con papas, a comforting dish that features tender, slow-cooked beef and buttery potatoes enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth, then add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return the beef to the pot and nestle in potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook on low for about 1.5 hours until tender.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg