Chilean Charquicán with Beef and Pumpkin

Name: Chilean Charquicán with Beef and Pumpkin
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g beef stew meat, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed; 1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cups beef or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lemon wedges

A Hearty Latin American Stew

A traditional Chilean dish combining tender beef and hearty vegetables, Charquicán with pumpkin is a comforting and flavorful stew perfect for any meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

500g beef stew meat, cubed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Stew

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed

1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 cups beef or vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

For the Garnish

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Marinate

In a bowl, combine beef, olive oil, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Coat Evenly

Stir well to coat the beef evenly.

Chill

Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

Heat Oil

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Add onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.

Do not overcook the vegetables while sautéing.

Add Vegetables

Add the diced pumpkin, potatoes, corn, and red bell pepper.

For quicker preparation, pre-cut your vegetables and store them in the fridge.

Cooking Process

Browning the Beef

Sear the marinated beef in the pot until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Combining Ingredients

Add the browned beef back into the pot with the vegetables. Stir in broth and bay leaf.

Simmering Stew

Reduce heat and cover. Let the stew simmer for about 45 minutes, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked.

Plating & Serving