Recipe Carne Con Papas (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 small white onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 cup olive oil
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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons achiote powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 white potatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 4 cups water
• 6 cubes beef bouillon

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a blender, combine green pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and salt.
• Pulse, while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through top of blender.
• Blend until smooth; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in pressure cooker on medium heat.
• Saute green pepper mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and 1 teaspoon cumin.
• Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce.
• Return to a simmer, then add beef; let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, then pour in wine and water.
• Drop in the bouillon cubes.
• Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute; add water, if necessary, to cover.
• Cover with lid of pressure cooker.
• Following manufacturer's directions, cook under 15 pound pressure for about 30 to 45 minutes.

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