Carne Guisada Con Plantanos (Beef And Plantain Stew) Recipe

• 1/2 c. Pure Spanish extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 lb Boneless chuck, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 lrg Onion, thickly sliced
• 1 lrg Green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 x Cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 c. Liquid removed and minced canned whole tomatoes or possibly
• 4 x To 6 medium-size, ripe tomatoes, coarsely minced
• 1 c. Dry sherry
• 1 c. Cuban Beef Stock (see
• 1 Tbsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Spanish paprika (available at gourmet shops)
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds, crushed in a mortar pn Of dry oregano
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 3 med Plantains of medium ripeness (yellow with Black spots)
• 2 Tbsp. Finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 x In a large, heavy-bottomed casserole, heat the oil over medium

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