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Savory Argentine Carbonada Criolla with Beef and Pumpkin

Name: Savory Argentine Carbonada Criolla with Beef and Pumpkin
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 small tomatoes, diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced; 2 ears corn, cut into 1-inch rounds; 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups beef broth; 2 bay leaves; Fresh parsley, chopped; Crusty bread, for serving

A traditional Argentine stew simmered with tender beef, sweet pumpkin, and vibrant vegetables, offering a comforting taste of South America.

4.5(535 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 30, 2025

Savory Argentine Carbonada Criolla with Beef and Pumpkin — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Stew

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 502 kcal
Protein: 38.2 g
Carbs: 34.7 g
Fat: 26.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3010 kcal
Protein: 229.2 g
Carbs: 208.4 g
Fat: 158.9 g
Fiber: 24.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes	1824	184	0	124	0
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1/4 cup red wine vinegar	17	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon dried oregano	3	0.1	1	0	0.6
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	238	0	0	28	0
1 large onion diced	50	1	11	0.1	2
1 bell pepper chopped	24	1	6	0.2	1.5
2 small tomatoes diced	44	2	10	0.5	2
1 large carrot peeled and sliced	30	1	7	0.1	2
2 ears corn cut into 1-inch rounds	200	8	44	2.5	5
2 cups pumpkin peeled and cubed	60	2	14	0.2	2
2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed	310	8	72	0.4	8
4 cups beef broth	40	8	0	1	0
2 bay leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	2	0.3	0.4	0	0.3
Crusty bread for serving	150	5	28	2	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine beef cubes, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
2
Mix and coat
Mix well, ensuring beef is evenly coated with the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Tip: Remove marinated beef 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Dice and chop
Dice the onion, chop the bell pepper, and slice the carrot.
2
Cube vegetables
Cube the pumpkin and potatoes.
3
Cut corn
Cut the corn into 1-inch rounds.

How to Make Savory Argentine Carbonada Criolla with Beef and Pumpkin

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Browning the Beef
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2
Cooking the Vegetables
In the same pot, sauté onions, bell pepper, and carrots until soft. Add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
3
Simmering the Stew
Return beef to the pot. Add broth, bay leaves, corn, pumpkin, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.