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Cuban Beef Stew

SUBMITTED BY: S. Shames PHOTO BY: Marigat

"The traditional dish uses a good amount of olive oil and meat with a lot of marbling. This version is lower in fat, but is true to the spirit of the recipe. Although it does take a fair amount of time, it is not difficult to make."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 105 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until transparent. Stir in cubed meat, and cook until browned. Stir in red bell pepper, bay leaf, cumin, and oregano; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in sherry, tomato sauce, vinegar, olives, raisins, and capers. Pour in enough water to just cover meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if the stew becomes too thick.
  3. Stir potatoes into the stew. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender. Uncover, and cook until done.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by Dyann
I am not a big beef lover but this broth has such a rich depth of flavor that I loved this. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by TEAMCRIS
I love all kinds of stews and this was a great departure from common European stews. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2003 by GFOGG
I was sort of doubtful with the olives, capers and rasins. The combination makes a sweet and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2003 by COOKINGQUEEN75
I left out the potatoes and served this over rice. I put all the liquids in a measuring cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by PDURHAN
i grew up eating cuban food, and this is pretty authentic. delicious! serve with black beans &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by RGSMITH
This was without a doubt the best stew ever! I made this for our weekly"extended family", 12... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by SANDMAT4
This is very good - "peasant food" I call it. I was a little hesitant with the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2004 by KUPAUA
Made for our gourmet cooking club of 8 people on 4/3/04. The stew was a hit as part of our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by SAIDANDDUNN
Loved this! Another hit at my Soup and Stew party. Interesting blending of flavors that only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by LITTLETURTLE30
We all liked this. I served it over rice and it was really good, although it could have easily... MOR