World Flavors Cookbook

Carbonada Criolla (Argentine Winter Stew)

A unique stew of beef and vegetables with a surprising sweet twist from dried peaches and squash, often served inside a whole pumpkin.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• 1kg beef stew meat, cubed
• 500g squash or pumpkin, cubed
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 2 corn cobs, sliced into rounds
• 1/2 cup dried peaches (orejones)
• 1 onion and 1 bell pepper
• Beef broth

Instructions

1. Brown the beef in a large pot. Add chopped onion and pepper.
2. Add vegetables and dried peaches. Cover with broth.
3. Simmer until vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
4. Optionally, serve inside a hollowed-out, baked pumpkin.