Carne Guisada con Patatas y Aceitunas al Estilo de Malabo – Authentic Equatorial Guinea Recipe

Ingredients for Carne Guisada con Patatas y Aceitunas al Estilo de Malabo (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef sirloin/chuck, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups waxy potatoes and carrots, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup green olives and bell peppers
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Equatorial Guinea seasoning (bay leaf, thyme, sweet paprika, tomato sauce)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cubed beef sirloin/chuck for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and bay leaf, thyme, sweet paprika, tomato sauce, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add waxy potatoes and carrots and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in green olives and bell peppers right before serving warm.