Moist Puerto Rican Beef Stew
Experience the warmth and comfort of this traditional Puerto Rican beef stew, packed with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup sofrito
- 1 packet sazón seasoning
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water or beef broth as needed
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
- Add the sofrito and sazón seasoning, stirring to coat the meat.
- Mix in the tomato sauce and enough water or beef broth to cover the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots, cooking for another 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Serve with fluffy white rice or crusty bread. This stew can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg