World Flavors Cookbook

Olla de Carne

A rich and robust beef stew slow-cooked with a variety of local root vegetables.

Cuisine: Costa Rica

Ingredients

• beef chuck or flank, short ribs, corn, yuca, chayote, potatoes, carrots, plantains, cilantro

Instructions

1. Simmer beef with onions and garlic
2. Add hard vegetables first, then softer ones
3. Cook until meat is tender and broth is rich
4. Serve hot