Cuban Beef Stew
Cuban Beef Stew is a traditional dish with lively flavors.
It has ingredients like raisins, olives, and capers that give it a unique taste.
The stew is cooked slowly and potatoes are added towards the end.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 23, 2026Share
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Cuban Beef Stew is a traditional dish with lively flavors.
It has ingredients like raisins, olives, and capers that give it a unique taste.
The stew is cooked slowly and potatoes are added towards the end.
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Ingredients 16
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1.5 pounds sirloin tips, cubed
2 bay leaves
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 cup dry sherry
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
0.25 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
0.25 cup raisins
2 tablespoons capers
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook 1 chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves until the onion is transparent. Add 1.5 pounds cubed sirloin tips and cook until browned. Then add 1 chopped red bell pepper, 2 bay leaves, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 0.5 cup dry sherry, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 0.25 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, 0.25 cup raisins, and 2 tablespoons capers. Pour in enough water to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender. Add more water if the stew becomes too thick.
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Add 4 peeled and quartered potatoes to the stew. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook covered until the potatoes are almost tender, then uncover and cook until they are done.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 17g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 57mg
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Sodium 499mg
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Total Carbohydrate 29g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 20g
* 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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