Hearty Carne con Papas (Beef with Potatoes)

Welcome to a savory journey with "Let's Cook That!" In this episode, we're creating a simple and delectable dish called Carne con Papas, a comfort food classic that pairs tender chunks of beef with the hearty goodness of potatoes. Perfect for a warm family dinner, this recipe is both easy to make and wonderfully satisfying.

Ingredients:

- 2 pounds chuck steak, cut into cubes

- 2 small to medium-sized potatoes, diced

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped

- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced

- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- Seasoning salt, to taste

- Garlic powder, to taste

- 1 cube beef bouillon (or half a cube, according to taste preference)

- Cooking oil, for frying

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Equipment: Skillet, cutting board, knife, spatula

Servings: 4

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing your ingredients: cube the chuck steak, dice the potatoes, chop the onion and fresh cilantro, mince the garlic, finely chop the jalapeño, and dice the tomatoes.

2. Preheat one skillet with cooking oil over medium heat.

3. In another skillet, heat some oil and add the diced potatoes. Fry them until they become golden brown and crispy. This ensures they won't get soggy when mixed with the meat later on. Once crispy, remove them from the skillet and set aside.

4. In the first skillet, add the beef cubes. Season with seasoning salt and garlic powder to taste. Cook until the meat starts to brown nicely.

5. Add the minced garlic to the skillet with meat and cook until aromatic. Then add the onion and jalapeño, cook until the onions become translucent.

6. Once your meat is well-browned, add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and create a sauce.

7. Stir in half a can of water and add the beef bouillon cube. Let it dissolve, stirring to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

8. Return the crispy potatoes to this skillet, along with the chopped cilantro. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.

9. Lower the heat, cover the skillet and let everything simmer together for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are fully cooked and the flavors are well incorporated.

10. Once your potatoes are tender and the beef is succulent, your Carne con Papas is ready to be served. It pairs wonderfully with rice, beans, or even within a burrito. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking Tips:

- Making the potatoes crispy before adding them to the meat ensures they maintain their texture.

- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your liking by adding more or less jalapeño.

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Papas con Carne