Better Than Grandma’s Beef Stew!

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!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Chef In Training.

 

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Quick Tip: Stir occasionally and add a bit of beef broth if you feel it is getting dry.

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