Estofado de carne con patatas

Estofado con papas is a hearty beef and potato stew that is commonly prepared in Guatemalan households. This dish is often associated with the cuisine of Sololá, and it may be prepared with or without meat. Apart from the potatoes and the meat, typical ingredients used for the preparation of this dish include onions, tomatoes or tomato sauce, carrots, peas, corn, peppers, garlic, mushrooms, oregano, parsley or cilantro, rosemary, salt, and pepper. The stew is occasionally enhanced with wine or beer, and its consistency should not be too runny but slightly thickened. Some versions call for braising the ingredients before cooking them in water or stock. It is recommended to accompany this traditional potato stew with white rice and tortillas.