Panamanian Stew Recipe
Ingredients
| Lean Beef- 1 pound, cut into 3/4-inch cubes | ||
| Lean Pork- 8 ounces, cut into 3/4-inch cubes | ||
| Vegetable Oil or Bacon Fat- 2 tablespoons | ||
| Water | 3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Carrots- 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch slices | ||
| Beet- 1 medium , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes | ||
| Celery- 2 stalks, cut into 3/4-inch slices | ||
| Potatoes-2 medium, cut into 3/4-inch cubes | ||
| Onions | 2 Medium, sliced | |
| Cabbage- 1/2 small head, shredded | ||
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Tomatoes | 2 Medium, quartered | |
| Frozen- 1 cup, defrosted green beans | ||
| Parsley | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Basil or Thyme- 1/2 teaspoon | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) In a large non-stick pan heat oil and brown beef and pork.
2) Put the meat in slow cooker.
MAKING
3) In the same pan, heat ½ cup of water and stir to remove the browned bits.
4) Pour the bits over the meat, and add carrots, beet, celery, potatoes, onions, cabbage, salt and remaining water.
5) Put the lid on and simmer for 8 hours.
6) Stir in the tomatoes and green beans, parsley and basil, before last 10 minutes of cooking.
SERVING
7) Serve hot over the bed of rice or with crusty Italian rolls, if desired.
1) In a large non-stick pan heat oil and brown beef and pork.
2) Put the meat in slow cooker.
MAKING
3) In the same pan, heat ½ cup of water and stir to remove the browned bits.
4) Pour the bits over the meat, and add carrots, beet, celery, potatoes, onions, cabbage, salt and remaining water.
5) Put the lid on and simmer for 8 hours.
6) Stir in the tomatoes and green beans, parsley and basil, before last 10 minutes of cooking.
SERVING
7) Serve hot over the bed of rice or with crusty Italian rolls, if desired.
Chef
