Carne Guisa

Ingredients

 * 11/2-2lbs of Beef for stew.
 * 1/4 cup of flour for dredging.
 * 2-3 Tablespoons of oregano.
 * 2-3 Tablespoons of "Adobo" (You can find the recipe on the Foundation page)
 * 4-5 Tablespoons of "Sofrito" (You can find the recipe on the Foundation page)
 * 4 Tablespoons of vegetable oil.
 * 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste.
 * 1 eight ounce can of tomato sauce.
 * 1 twelve ounce can of Beef or chicken broth
 * 2-3 potatoes peeled and quartered.
 * 1 carrot sliced into rings (Optional).
 * 1-2 Bay leafs.

Directions

 * 1) Season Stew Beef with Adobo.
 * 2) Lightly dredge stew meat in flour.
 * 3) Heat oil in a large pot and brown meat.
 * 4) Once the meat is nice and brown lower the flame add Sofrito and continue cooking for about 5-10 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in tomato paste making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot.
 * 6) Add the tomato sauce and broth.
 * 7) Add oregano bring up the heat to simmer.
 * 8) This would be a good time to taste for seasoning if you feel it needs more add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 9) Continue simmering for about 15-20 minutes.
 * 10) Add potatoes and carrots and cook until fork tender the Beef should be tender by this this time.
 * 11) Remove bay leaf from pot and discard.
 * 12) You can serve this with white rice, egg noodles or Italian bread enjoy.