Carne Guisada Puertorriqueña

Step by stepInstructions

1. Season the beef with adobo and pepper. In a heavy pot, heat the annatto oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides.
2. Add the sofrito and cook 3 minutes, then stir in the tomato sauce, bay leaves, oregano and broth. Scrape up any browned bits, cover, and simmer 1 hour, until the meat begins to soften.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, calabaza, olives and capers, and simmer uncovered 30 to 35 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.
4. Discard the bay leaves, taste for salt, and serve hot over white rice.