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.