When I was little, my grandma would make us a delicious Cuban meal called “Carne con Papas” which translates to Beef and Potatoes. I absolutely loved when she made this and what I found funny was that the potatoes in the pot were not enough to be a side, we usually ate this over a bed of rice with a side of fried plantains. I know, it is crazy. But fast forward a bit and we are still enjoying this weekly.
I remember being about 12 years old and being at a church potluck. There were some missionary kids from up north in our small hometown Spanish-speaking church and they were talking about their favorite meals. One kid told me “oh, man, I love beef stew!” and I was baffled.
I asked what beef stew was because I had never had it. The kid looked shocked and said it was just that, a stew with beef in it. Now I was baffled!
Well, as we walked up to the line to get our food, he saw a plate of beef stew and said he wanted that because it was beef stew. When I looked at the dish, I told him no way, that is my grandma’s classic “carne con papas” dish. That is when I discovered it was the same thing!
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Quick Tip: Stir occasionally and add a bit of beef broth if you feel it is getting dry.