
By Catherine Korsun
Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican)
12 steps
Prep:20minCook:3h
Updated at: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:22:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories322.3 kcal (16%)
Total Fat12.4 g (18%)
Carbs16.4 g (6%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein33.7 g (67%)
Sodium1995.6 mg (100%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

2 tablespoonolive oil

2.5 lbsbeef cubes
chuck roast

3 teaspoonadobo

1sweet onion
medium

⅓ cupsofrito
fresh

1 packetchicken bouillon seasoning

1 packetsazon seasoning
with achiote

32 ozbeef broth
low-sodium

⅓ cupdry red wine

⅔ cuptomato sauce

½ teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoondried basil

4bay leaves

⅓ cuppimento stuffed olives

3carrots
sliced in rings

2russet potatoes
peeled and cut into cubes

2 teasponred wine vinegar

salt

pepper

cilantro

avocado
Instructions
Step 1
Season beef cubes with adobo, let sit for 15 minutes.


Step 2
Heat caldero to medium heat, then add olive oil.


Step 3
Sear beef for 3 minutes on each side, to brown the outside.
Step 4
Once beef is browned, remove from pot and set aside.
Step 5
Add onions to pot, and cook for 3 minutes. Add sofrito, cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.


Step 6
Next, add the chicken bouillon & sazon packets, beef broth, red wine, tomato sauce, bay leaves and basil.








Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the beef back in.
Step 8
Stir, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 9
Next, add the potatoes, carrots, and olives. Cook for another 30 minutes on low heat.


Step 10
Once the potatoes are tender, add the red wine vinegar and stir.

Step 11
Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Once served, add cilantro leaves over dish.



Step 12
Serve with white rice, avocado and tostones.

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