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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Beef » Beef Stew In Tomato Sauce (estofado De Res)

    Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce (Estofado de Res)

    Feb 22, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    This Beef Stew is full of flavor, filling and comforting. The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a winter meal.

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    Colombians love Estofados. We make them with chicken, fish, beef and pork served over white rice to soak the delicious sauce.  This Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce (Estofado de Res) is very rich, with the tomato sauce base adding a sweetness to the dish.

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    Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce Recipe (Estofado de Res)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 1281 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds boneless beef for stew cut into 2” x 2” cubes
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 cup chopped white onion
    • 2 large carrots slice crosswise
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups beef stock
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
    • Coat the beef chunks with the flour and add to the pot, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
    • Add the tomato sauce, beef stock, bay leaf, salt, cumin powder and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and let it cook for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the meat is tender.
    • Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
    • Serve with white rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1281kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 81gFat: 74gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 62275mgPotassium: 2463mgFiber: 5gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 5367IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 9mg
    Keyword Estofado, Stew
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    This dish is a bowl of pure dish comfort loaded with flavor. Best of all, it's easy to put together!

    Tips to Make this Beef Stew

    I recommend using a chuck roast to make beef stew and cutting the pieces at home. I don't like to use pre-cut stew meat sold at the stores, sometimes is not the best quality.

    If the beef stew isn’t as thick as you’d like, just simmer it on the stove until it reaches the right consistency. Cooking over low heat will allow the flavors to blend together and make the beef tender. Make sure you cook it for about 1 hour or until the meat is soft.

    To store transfer the leftover stew to an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      May 18, 2009 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      The cumin is a great addition to the beef stew! Wonderful flavors!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        June 30, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        5 stars
        Ii like colombian food

        Reply
    2. Sophie

      May 19, 2009 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      Yum, I make this dishes as this one a lot, especially in winter time!
      Your version looks great! Yum Yum Yum!

      Reply
    3. Anna

      May 20, 2009 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I miss to cook this dish, we have something similar. I use red wine in mine. It looks delicious.

      Reply
    4. Victor

      May 20, 2009 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I bought some cumin spices a while back to make some Mexican dishes, since then, I haven't used cumin a lot. Thanks for the recipe, I'll consider it cooking it next time

      Reply
    5. Felisha

      May 21, 2009 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night. I just did it a little different. I put all the ingredients in a crock pot and let it slow cook for 8 hours. I didn't have any potatoes, so I just used 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables instead. Everything cooked for the same amount of time. I served it with white rice too. Fantastic recipe, as usual. 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 21, 2009 at 7:11 am

        5 stars
        Felisha ,
        Thank you for you feedback.
        The way you made this recipe sounds delicious!

        Reply
      • Alan Bowman

        June 29, 2015 at 1:38 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Felisha/Erica from Spain
        Meat, here, seems to always be tough so using a slow-cooker to cook it slowly for a long period is a great way of making it more tender. Instead of using potatoes, I often use dumplings popped into the pot about an hour before serving so that they are light and fluffy.

        Reply
    6. Sapuche

      May 22, 2009 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      This looks so hearty and delicious. I'm bookmarking it to try soon! I also appreciate knowing that this can also be used with other types of meat!

      Reply
    7. John

      May 31, 2009 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,

      As I am maried with a Colombian wife but unfortunately live separately by circumstances,
      I love to cook Colombian meals and want to try everything what I tasted before!
      I tried your recipe and served it to my mother and best friend.
      You know what happened, they finished the whole casserole , nothing was left after dinner!
      Your website is just perfect, do not mind the grammar, you are doing fine!

      John

      Reply
      • Erica

        May 31, 2009 at 7:08 am

        5 stars
        Hi John,
        Thank you so much for the feedback and for the very nice comment!

        Reply
    8. AYANNA

      June 30, 2009 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the great recipe. I will be trying it soon. I am half Colombian but never got to experience the culture at all. Now that I have grown I am more curious and want to know more about it. The food culture etc.

      Reply
    9. Angela

      October 07, 2009 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is the ultimate comfort food! I bet the cumin and bay leaf are delicious. Thanks for posting!

      Reply
    10. MariaElena

      June 13, 2010 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up loving my Mom's beef stew but it doesn't compare to this. I followed the directions exactly and it was perfect. The meat was so tender and the next time I am going to make a double batch for more leftovers.

      Reply
    11. JAIME

      July 07, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      se ve facil la receta ahora vere si tengo exito en la elaboracion gracia x la receta.

      Reply
    12. Marisol

      October 05, 2010 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      OMG...I'm so glad I came across your site!! Your Colombian recipes are great!! They are very similar, if not almost identical to my mother's cooking, which I believe it's because she is also from Antioquia, Medellin. I'm off at college and there are days I miss my mother's Colombian cooking and I hate to call her and bother her all the time asking how to make stuff. I've been looking for a recipe on pasteles de pollo but have yet to find one. My mother says she's never made them before so I don't know if maybe they aren't common in Medellin. Thank you so much for posting your recipes! They are awesome!

      Reply
    13. Felipe su

      January 17, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      I all read make the Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce an i was greate stuff

      Reply
    14. Lynneytte

      May 02, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, this was delicious!!!

      Reply
    15. grace

      July 01, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      my favorite part of this would be the potatoes, as they've soaked up all that delicious broth! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Anonymous

      August 09, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      What kind of tomatoe sauce do you use?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        August 10, 2015 at 9:16 am

        5 stars
        Your favorite canned tomato sauce.

        Reply
    17. Anonymous

      June 23, 2017 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and was so happy with how it turned out. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    18. Stephanie Osmani

      February 11, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Make this lot's over the winter days! Add extra Cumin:)

      Reply

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