Carne Con Papas
Carne con papas is a Cuban dish made with beef and potatoes. It's cooked in a pressure cooker and is full of flavor.
The dish is made with beef stew meat, potatoes, and a mixture of spices and herbs. The ingredients are cooked together in the pressure cooker until the beef is tender.
The result is a hearty meal that's easy to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 20, 2026Share
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Carne con papas is a Cuban dish made with beef and potatoes. It's cooked in a pressure cooker and is full of flavor.
The dish is made with beef stew meat, potatoes, and a mixture of spices and herbs. The ingredients are cooked together in the pressure cooker until the beef is tender.
The result is a hearty meal that's easy to make.
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Ingredients 14
0.5 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
0.5 small white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1.25 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons achiote powder
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 white potatoes
4 cups water, or as needed
1 cup white wine
6 cubes beef bouillon
Instructions
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1
Combine 0.5 green bell pepper, 0.5 small white onion, 3 cloves garlic, 0.25 teaspoons cumin, and 0.25 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend until smooth while adding 0.125 cup olive oil. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Cook the pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons achiote powder and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute. Add 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce.
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Add 2 pounds beef stew meat to the pressure cooker. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add 2 white potatoes, 4 cups water, 1 cup white wine, and 6 beef bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add more water if needed to cover the ingredients.
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Cover the pressure cooker and cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes following the manufacturer's directions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 35g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 132mg
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Sodium 1464mg
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Total Carbohydrate 20g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 45g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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