Meat with Potatoes, Carne con Papas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 small white onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp achiote powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 white potatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 4 cups water
• 6 cubes beef bouillon

Procedure:

In a blender, combine green pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and salt. Pulse, while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil. Blend until smooth, set aside. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pressure cooker on medium heat. Saute green pepper mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce. Return to a simmer, then add beef, let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, then pour in wine and water. Drop in the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, return to simmer an cover with lid of pressure cooker. Cook for about 30 to 45 minutes.