Cuban Instant Pot Beef Stew (Carne Con Papas)

Carne con papas or Cuban Beef Stew is a soul-warming dish with rich spices (thought it's not spicy-hot), chunks of tender meat and potatoes in a savory broth.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cuban

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings cups stew

Calories 301kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (my butcher uses Top Sirloin)
4 medium Garlic Cloves , peeled and diced
1 medium White Spanish Onion , peeled and chopped
1 medium Green Bell Pepper , cored and chopped
2 medium Potatoes (approximately 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
½ cup Dry Sherry or Madeira (note: if you prefer not to use any liquor, substitute ½ cup more beef broth)
1 8-ounce can can Tomato Sauce
1 14.5-ounce can can Diced Tomatoes , undrained
1 ½ tablespoons Paprika
1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar
1 teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon ground Cumin
6 qt Instant Pot

Instructions

Plugin the power cord of the Instant Pot and when the LED display reads ‘OFF’ (in standby mode), press the SAUTE button (with the lid off).
Add the olive oil and the stew meat. Brown the stew meat, allowing it to sit between stirring to develop a sear on each side (note: it can be done in two batches.). Remove and place the meat on a plate or mixing bowl.
Add the garlic, onion and green pepper to the Instant Pot and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the beef (with any accumulated juices) and all the remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot. Seal and select MEAT/STEW (which is preset for High Pressure for 35 minutes).
When cooking is complete, wait 10 minutes then do a Quick Release. Serve over rice.

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