World Flavors Cookbook

Cazuela de Carne

Argentine beef and vegetable stew with corn, potato, and pumpkin — the hearty winter one-pot that predates the asado as the national dish.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• 600g beef chuck, cubed
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 200g pumpkin, cubed
• 1 ear corn, cut
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt

Instructions

1. Brown beef in oil.
2. Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and cumin.
3. Add water to cover. Simmer 30 minutes.
4. Add corn, potatoes, and sweet potato. Cook 15 minutes.
5. Add pumpkin. Cook 15 more minutes.
6. Season. The broth should be rich and the vegetables soft.