November 02, 2021

BEEF ESTOFADO


Ingredients:⇣⤵️

1-1/2 Ibs. stewing beef, cubed

1/2 cup flour

1-1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/4 cup cooking oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 Ib. green beans
1 medium carrot, cut into 1" lengths
1/4 cup vinegar
1 bay leaf

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. 
  2. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. 
  3. Dredge with flour and brown in hot oil.
  4. Pour off all but 2 tbsp. of oil in pan, push beef to one side and sauté garlic, onions and tomatoes until mixture is mushy. 
  5. Add vinegar, bay leaf and enough water to cover beef. 
  6. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender. 
  7. Taste for seasoning.
  8. Bring back to boiling, add green beans and carrots, cook until vegetables are done (about 10 minutes).
Preparation and cooking time: 
About 2 hours
Serves 4 to 6