PUERTO RICAN STEW RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large pot place all ingredients except tomato sauce.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook until potatoes are soft, then add tomato sauce and more salt if necessary to taste.
• Notes:
• Achiote is a small red seed found in the latin section of the grocery store. If unavailable just make the stew without it.
• To make achiote oil over low heat place 2 tbsp achiote seeds plus 3 tbsp olive oil and simmer until the oil turns red, this may take a while so if you plan to use this oil often make a larger batch to keep on hand. Then let oil cool completely before straining out the achiote seeds. This oil adds great flavor to any of your foods.
• The seasoning salt I use is called Adobo. It is a spice Puerto Ricans use in place of salt. My favorite is the brand called Goya. It is basically salt, pepper, and oregano - but it tastes entirely different than the sum of these ingredients.
• If possible use your own homemade chicken broth or buy organic free range chicken broth from the store.

Steps:

• In a large pot, add beef, bay leaves, onions and garlic with 2 cups of water, or the necessary amount to cover the meat. Cook covered on medium-high heat for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• Add potatoes, carrots, seasoning, oregano, cilantro, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper and tomato paste; cook uncovered on low heat, for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
• Serve and enjoy!