Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This Moist Puerto Rican Beef Stew brings bold island flavor straight to your table. Made with tender chunks of chuck roast, simmered in sofrito, sazón, tomato sauce, and finished with potatoes and carrots—this stew is everything a cozy meal should be. Perfect for anyone seeking easy dinner ideas, hearty food ideas, or a rich and flavorful option for cold nights, this recipe fits perfectly into your list of healthy comfort meals, quick weeknight dinners, or even make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 packet sazón with annatto
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sofrito
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups beef broth or water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Season the cubed beef with adobo and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the beef in batches until browned.
3. Remove beef and set aside. Add more oil if needed.
4. Sauté sofrito and garlic for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
5. Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute, scraping the pot.
6. Return beef to the pot. Add sazón, bay leaves, and broth to cover.
7. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 1–1.5 hours until beef is tender.
8. Add potatoes and carrots. Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
10. Serve hot with rice, bread, or tostones.
Notes
Always sear the beef for the best depth of flavor.
For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes into the broth before serving.
This stew tastes even better the next day, so don’t hesitate to make it ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85