Unforgettable Carne Con Papas: The Ultimate American Chef’s Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ½smallwhite onion, chopped

  • 3clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 1 ¼teaspoonsground cumin, divided

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • cupolive oil

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 2tablespoonsachiote powder

  • 2(8 ounce) canstomato sauce

  • 2poundsbeef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2white potatoes

  • 4cupswater, or as needed

  • 1cupwhite wine

  • 6cubesbeef bouillon

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and salt in a blender. Pulse while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through the top of the blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Sauté pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce.

  3. Return to a simmer, then add beef; let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes. Pour in water and wine. Drop in bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add water, if necessary, to cover.

  4. Cover with the lid of the pressure cooker. Following manufacturer’s directions to cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories612
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g
45%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Cholesterol
132mg
44%
Sodium
1464mg
64%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
45g
89%
Vitamin C
28mg
31%
Calcium
47mg
4%
Iron
6mg
33%
Potassium
2843mg
60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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