Beef and Pork Guiso

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My girlfriend's mom, Mama, makes this incredible guiso (stew) once a year and often includes it in a more intricate recipe, which doesn't allow us to appreciate the value of the guiso as is. It is good by itself, with rice or pasta, or with chips. I love it because it's awesome, incredible, and delicious.

By iamelroberto
Updated on April 3, 2024
Beef and pork guiso in a pot with a wooden spoon.
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs
Servings:
25 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 25 servings servings

  • 6 pounds bottom round beef roast

  • 3 pounds pork loin roast

  • 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, divided, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided, or to taste

  • 2 large onions

  • 1 head garlic

  • 2 red bell peppers

  • 1 orange bell pepper

  • 1 yellow bell pepper

  • 10 ounces green olives

  • 4 cup pickled vegetables (giardiniera)

  • 1/4 cup capers

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1/2 cup corn oil

  • 1 cup red wine

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for beef and pork guiso preparation.

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  2. Cut beef and pork into very tiny cubes; season with about half of adobo seasoning and cumin.

    Cubed beef seasoned for guiso recipe.

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  3. Using a food processor, chop onions and garlic, set aside. Chop red pepper, orange pepper, yellow pepper, onions, garlic, green olives, pickled vegetables, capers, and cilantro in a food processor; place together in a bowl. You may have to chop vegetables in batches.

    Chopped vegetables and cooked rice for guiso.

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  4. Heat oil in a very large pot over high heat, add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Cooking onions in a pot for guiso base.

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  5. Add chopped red pepper, orange pepper, yellow pepper, olives, pickled vegetables, capers, and cilantro, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Sautéed vegetables for beef and pork guiso.

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  6. Pour in wine; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beef and pork and stir well to combine. Stir in chicken broth; season to taste with salt.

    Adding seasoned beef to sautéed vegetables in pot.

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  7. Bring mix to a rolling boil; turn heat down to medium-low. Cover; simmer until well reduced, stirring occasionally, about 5 hours. After the first 2 hours, taste and add remaining cumin and adobo seasoning as needed.

    Final beef and pork guiso ready to serve.

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Cook's Notes:

You can freeze leftovers and they will keep for awhile, although I doubt it will last very long (at least not in my house).

A food processor makes preparing the chopped vegetables easy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

513 Calories
32g Fat
4g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 25
Calories 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 359mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 48g 96%
Vitamin C 26mg 28%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 547mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.