Carne Guisada (Latin Beef Stew)

Instructions

1. In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add scallions and garlic and sauté about 2 - 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
3. Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
4. Cover and simmer on low heat 1 1/2 hours.
5. Test to make sure beef is tender, if not cook another 15 minutes.
6. Add potatoes and cook until soft, about 20 minutes depending on the size.
7. In a large pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and sauté; about 2 - 3 minutes.
8. Add tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Cook another 2 minutes stirring.
9. Add beef to the pot along with beer, water, cumin, adobo, achiote, bay leaf and salt if needed.
10. Cover pressure cooker; when the lid is locked, cook high pressure 45 minutes. Quick release.
11. Add the potatoes, cover and cook on high pressure about 8 minutes, or until tender. Quick release and serve.