Carne Guisada (Stewed Beef)

From: http://www.welcome-dominican-republic.com According to the website "The most popular Dominican meat dish on the island"

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs beef round steak, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
• 1  onion, minced
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon  fresh oregano, leave finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1  carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1  celery rib, sliced
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  beef bouillon cube, Maggi
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. - dissolve the beef bouillon cube (Maggi) in about 3 tbs of hot water.
2. - dissolve the tomato paste in about 1/2 cup of hot water.
3. - marinate the beef cubes for at least 3 hours in the following:.
4. -- garlic, grated onion, oregano, cilantro, parsley, dissolved beef cube and tomato paste.
5. - remove beef pieces, save marinade for later use.
6. - heat oil to high temperature (around 425 degrees F) and brown beef cubes on all sides.
7. - reduce oil temperature to medium and add the carrot, celery, bay leaf and green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
8. - add the reserved marinade.
9. - cover and simmer for 20 minutes.stir frequently.
10. - Add the rest of the water and taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
11. - Continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer. (beef cubes should be very tender).
12. - serve it hot with boiled white rice.