Beer Bread and Jalna's Pastele Stew

Coworker Jason gave me this Trader Joe's bread mix which he picked up on a trip to Seattle. I finally got a chance to make it today. I loved how it came out even though I screwed up. How did I screw up when it only calls for three ingredients? You'll see.

First you combine the beer and the mix together. Then you put the dough into a loaf pan and pour 1/2 block of melted butter over the top.

Now, do you see where I went wrong? The loaf pan is waaaaay too small. When the dough started rising, the butter spilled over into the oven, burning in the process and filling the kitchen with smoke.

It still came out looking good though.

Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my pastele stew. It was so unappetizing looking that I almost wasn't gonna post it. The taste was okay though and I already took the pictures so here it is.

First, I defrosted this Costco Carnitas and threw it in the microwave. Soooo my style, yeah.

I love this carnitas. It's so easy and fast to make and it's ono too.

I also defrosted these homemade pasteles that Landon (or Wendell . . . I forget) got from a friend.

I sauteed half an onion and a few cloves of chopped garlic in some olive oil.

I added about half of the carnitas (saved the other half to eat plain).

Then I threw in one can of beef broth, one can of tomato sauce and one can of stewed tomatoes.

Finally, I added the pasteles.
It ended up looking like this. So gross yeah!
It tasted okay . . . like mashed up pasteles and carnitas.
At least the bread was good. Thanks Jason!!