Easy Carne con Papas - Mexican Beef and Potato Stew - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, 1-inch cubes.
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided.
• 1 teaspoon black pepper.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered.
• ½ white onion.
• 1 serrano pepper, stemmed.
• 2 cloves garlic.
• 2 cups beef broth.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 2 large russet potatoes, cubed.
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped.