HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! REPOST: CARNE GUISADA (PUERTO RICAN STYLE BEEF STEW)

¡Hola, mis amigos! It's Hispanic Heritage Month!  If you've been following this blog, you know we cook, eat, and love Puerto Rican food.  Since we're still in the process of moving, and my kitchen is packed in boxes,  I'm  going  to repost  some  of our  favorite  recipes.   Today,  I'm reposting  Carne  Guisada;  my  mouth  is  watering  just  re-reading  my  own  recipe!   LOL

"Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. " (from Hispanic Heritage Month)

CARNE GUISADA

1 1/2 lbs stew meat                          10 olives, chopped

3-5  potatoes                                     2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt                                            1 tsp olive oil

3 Tbsp recaito                                    1 carrot

8-oz tomato sauce                             1 stalk of celery

2 cups beef stock

Place meat and salt in pan with enough water to cover. Cook at medium high heat until boiling, then lower heat and cook 45 minutes.  Remove from heat and drain.  Peel and dice potatoes.  Dice carrot and celery.  Add recaito, tomato sauce, olives, potatoes, carrot, celery, bay leaves, olive oil and beef stock.  Cook at moderate heat until boiling.  Lower to medium heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring once.  Add meat; continue to simmer at medium heat for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  Serve with white rice and tostones.

¡Muy delicioso!

 music to cook by

El Gran Combo - Un Verano En NY. 1970 

 

Until next time, Happy Cooking!  : )

 

"Virtue is the truest nobility." - Miguel de Cervantes 

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