Stewed meat is one of the most popular recipes in Honduras, especially during the cold winter days. This dish is prepared with beef, onion, garlic, sweet chili, carrots, potatoes, white wine, and cilantro, making it perfect for any occasion.
It is a simple recipe, easy to prepare, hearty, and very versatile; it can be made with different vegetables such as potatoes or carrots.
It is ideal for lunch, and its versatility allows it to be served with a wide variety of side dishes.
Some about its history
Stewed meat is one of the oldest dishes in Honduras and is believed to date back to pre-Hispanic times.
Back then, the meat was cooked in large clay pots, with vegetables and spices added for flavor.
Over the years, the recipe has evolved, and today it can be found in all restaurants across the country.
Preparation tips
To add an extra touch of flavor to the stewed meat, you can add a tablespoon of achiote and a bit of ground cumin.
If you like it spicy, you can also add some jalapeño or serrano chili to the mixture.
Stewed Meat
Ingredients
2 pounds of Beef cut into cubes
1 tablespoon of Oil
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Chopped onion into small cubes
2 Diced carrots
2 Potatoes, cut into cubes
1 Cilantro leaf
½ cup of White wine
1 tablespoon of Vinegar
1 Green sweet chili, diced
¼ cup of Tomato paste
Salt and pepper
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation (simple version)
Preparation
Step 1 : In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the meat until browned.
Step 2 : Then, add the onion, sweet chili, and garlic.
Step 3 : Cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 4 : Once the onion is caramelized, add the potatoes, carrots, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5 : Next, add the wine, vinegar, tomato paste, cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 6 : Cover the dish and cook over low heat for about 40 minutes to 1 hour, until the meat is tender.
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