Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 ½poundsbeef roast
  • 1(32 ounce) cartonbeef broth
  • 2cupswater
  • ¼cuppolenta (coarse or fine)
  • 8red potatoes, cut in half
  • 1onion, quartered
  • 1 ½poundsslice of pumpkin (calabaza)
  • 2earscorn, cut into thirds
  • 1carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1smallred bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1stalkcelery, cut into chunks
  • 1leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1teaspoonminced fresh oregano
  • ¼teaspoonmild paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½cupcoarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

  • Directions

    Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

    Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.

    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    314 Calories
    11g Fat
    35g Carbs
    22g Protein

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