Charquican (Chilean Stew)
A hearty Chilean stew made with ground beef or diced beef, pumpkin, potatoes, corn, and beans. A comforting and filling lunch option.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Diced Beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Pumpkin
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 1/2 cup Green Beans
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat (about 175°C / 175°C). Add the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and let it heat for 30 seconds.
- 2Add the about 450 g of diced beef to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned on all sides.
- 3Add the 1 medium onion, chopped, and the 2 cloves of garlic, minced, to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent.
- 4Stir in the 1 cup of pumpkin, cut into 2.54 cm cubes, the 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.54 cm cubes, the 1 cup of corn kernels, and the 1/2 cup of green beans.
- 5Pour in the 4 cups of beef broth. Add the 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Stir everything together.
- 6Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the stew to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes. The stew is ready when the pumpkin and potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- 7Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to gently mash some of the cooked pumpkin and potatoes directly in the pot. This will help thicken the stew.
- 8Serve the Charquican hot.
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