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Bird's-eye view of beef stew with sofrito, red and green bell peppers, and onions in a rich brown sauce.

Dominican Beef Stew

This Dominican beef stew is a hearty one-pot meal with tender beef, sofrito, and bell peppers in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dominican
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef round chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, mashed (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp adobo
  • 1/2 tsp sazon
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced

Method
 

  1. Marinate Beef:

    In a large bowl, toss beef with garlic, sofrito, soy sauce, adobo, sazon, oregano, and lime juice until evenly coated.

  2. Caramelize Sugar:

    Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add sugar and cook until it caramelizes.

  3. Brown Beef:

    Add beef to the pot, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip pieces, cover, and cook another 5 minutes until liquid evaporates.

  4. Add Tomato Paste:

    Mix in tomato paste and 1 cup water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until most liquid evaporates.

  5. Simmer with Water:

    Repeat adding 1 cup water and cooking covered for 15 minutes two more times (3 additions total).

  6. Add Vegetables:

    Add sliced onion and bell peppers with the last cup of water. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens and vegetables soften.