Carne con Papas
Feb 28, 2026 02:55 AM
Carne con papas is a traditional Mexican stew made with beef and potatoes cooked in a tasty sauce made of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and peppers. This popular meat and potatoes dish tastes great when served with rice and tortillas and is a classic Mexican comfort food.
Carne con papas is a Mexican stew made from beef chuck roast braised in a homemade tomato sauce with onions, garlic, potatoes, and, most importantly, peppers.
Unlike European beef stews, this has a tomato sauce base, which gives it a lovely, slightly sweet, acidic brightness. The peppers and Mexican spices in the broth create a unique flavor profile that tastes great on a cold winter day and marries well with authentic Mexican rice, cilantro lime rice, or just some plain white rice and warm flour tortillas.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- ½ white onion
- 1 serrano pepper, stemmed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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