Jul 14 2026

Seco De Res Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves6

Stewed beef in a cilantro sauce and black beer served with beans, white rice, and salsa criolla.

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Ingredients

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For the Stewed Beef

For the Beans

For the White Rice

For the Salsa Criolla

Method

For the Stewed Beef

  1. 1

    Sear the Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and season with salt and pepper. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the tomato paste, chopped cilantro, cumin, and bay leaves. Return the seared beef to the pot and mix well.

  4. 4

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the black beer and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

  5. 5

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

For the Beans

  1. 6

    Prepare the Beans

    In a saucepan, combine the black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, and water.

  2. 7

    Cook the Beans

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until beans are tender. Add salt to taste.

For the White Rice

  1. 8

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the white rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.

For the Salsa Criolla

  1. 9

    Prepare the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the sliced red onion, diced tomato, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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