Dinner

Carbonada Criolla

Name: Carbonada Criolla
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 500g beef, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 potatoes, chopped; 1 small small pumpkin, chopped; 100g dried apricots; 2 Litres beef stock; salt, To taste; pepper, To taste

A hearty Argentine beef stew with vegetables, pumpkin, dried apricots, and rich beef stock.

2 hr 20 min
450 kcal
Argentinian
Stew

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
In a large pot, brown the beef cubes.
Step 2:
Remove the beef and set it aside.
Step 3:
In the same pot, cook the onion until translucent.
Step 4:
Add the carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin, and cook for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Return the beef to the pot.
Step 6:
Add the beef stock and dried apricots.
Step 7:
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 8:
Simmer for 1–2 hours, until the beef is tender.
1–2 h
Step 9:
Serve hot with a crusty piece of bread.
Step 10:
Brown the beef in batches to ensure it gets a good sear, which adds depth to the stew's flavor.
Step 11:
Add the dried apricots toward the end of cooking to preserve their texture and add subtle sweetness to the dish.