Ingredients
2tspolive oil
6-7scallions,chopped
2garlic cloves,minced
1tomato,diced
1tspcumin
½tsphomemade sazon
½lbbeef,cubed into small bite size pieces
5cupswater
Beef bullion
1carrot,peeled and sliced
2tbspyellow bell pepper,diced
2mediumpotatoes,peeled and cubed
1cupquinoa,cooked
6tbspcilantro,fresh chopped
Salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Saute oil in a large pot. Add scallions and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes until soft over medium heat.
Add tomato, cumin, sazon with achiote, ¼ cup cilantro, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add beef, water, bullion, carrot, bell pepper, salt and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer on low for about 1½ hours, until meat is tender.
Add potato and cooked quinoa; cook for about 25 minutes.
Add remaining chopped cilantro and serve.
If using a pressure cooker, cook soup with meat for 45 minutes. Add potato and quinoa, and cook for 10 minutes more.