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Carne en Polvo (Powdered Beef)

Carne en Polvo (Powdered Beef) is a traditional Colombian recipe for a classic dish of beef that's stewed until tender, minced finely and then finished in the stew until almost dry. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Colombian version of: Powdered Beef (Carne en Polvo).

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Beef RecipesVegetable RecipesColombia Recipes

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Carne en Polvo is a traditional dish from Colombia and the Dominican Republic that features tender chunks of beef cooked in a flavourful sauce. This dish is a favourite among locals and visitors alike for its rich taste and hearty texture.
History

Ingredients:

500g beef, cut into chunks
garlic and onion
salt
5 tbsp oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
250ml water

Method:

Combine the meat in a bowl with the garlic, onion and salt. Cover then set in the refrigerator to chill over night.

The following day, fry the meat in hot oil in a covered pan along with the onions, spring onions and tomatoes.

Add the water, stirring to create a sauce. Bring to a simmer then cook the meat for 5 minutes.

Remove the meat from the stock then pass through a mincer.

Return the minced meat to the sauce, blending to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture is almost dry.

Serve hot, accompanied by beans and rice.