Ingredients

2tspolive oil

1cupscallions,chopped

3garlic cloves,minced

2small tomatoes,chopped

2tbspcilantro,minced

1½lbbeef stew,cut into small chunks

2tbspall purpose flour

⅓cuplight beer

⅓cupwater

½tspcumin

¼tspdry adobo seasoning,or seasoned salt

½tspground achiote

1bay leaf,dried

¼tspKosher salt,or more to taste

10ozbaby red potatoes,halved or quartered

Aji Picante

Preparation

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions, and garlic and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.

Cook for another 2 minutes, then place in the slow cooker.

Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil and increase the heat to medium high.

Add the beef and brown on all sides for about 4 minutes.

Season with salt to taste and sprinkle flour over the meat, cook for 1 minute, turning often. Add to the slow cooker.

Add beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.

Add potatoes and cover, cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.