Dominican Carne de Res Guisada (Beef Stew) with Olives and Peppers
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Ingredients
- 600 g beef stewing steak, diced
- 2 tbsp sofrito (shop-bought)
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 8 green olives, pitted
- 300 g long grain rice
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 555 kcal
- Protein
- 37.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 63.2 g
- of which sugars
- 4.5 g
- Fat
- 15.7 g
- of which saturates
- 5.6 g
- Fibre
- 3.1 g
- Salt
- 0.67 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Brown the diced beef in a large pot over a high heat for 6-8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the sofrito and sliced green pepper and cook for 3 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and 300ml water.
- 3
Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the beef is tender.
- 4
Stir in the green olives and simmer for a final 5 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the rice in plenty of boiling water for 10-12 minutes, drain, and serve with the stew.

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