Beef Stew (Carne Guisada)

Ingredients:1 kg beef, cut into pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced4 slices carrots3 potatoes, in cubes4 cups beef broth1 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leafSalt and pepper to taste1 cup frozen peasChopped fresh cilantro for garnishInstructions:Brown the meat: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Let it sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.Add the carrots and potatoes: Mix in the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes. Stir everything for a few minutes.Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth, making sure all the ingredients are well covered. Sprinkle the dried thyme, add the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.Slow cooking: Bring the stew to a boil. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it cook slowly for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.Add the peas: About 5 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas and warm them up.Serve and garnish: Remove the bay leaf. Serve the stew in bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy this delicious beef stew!