Beef Stew (Carne Guisada)

Ingredients:

1 kg beef, cut into pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 slices carrots

3 potatoes, in cubes

4 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup frozen peas

Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Brown the meat: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Let it sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.

Add the carrots and potatoes: Mix in the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes. Stir everything for a few minutes.

Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth, making sure all the ingredients are well covered. Sprinkle the dried thyme, add the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.

Slow cooking: Bring the stew to a boil. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it cook slowly for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.

Add the peas: About 5 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas and warm them up.

Serve and garnish: Remove the bay leaf. Serve the stew in bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy this delicious beef stew!