Chilean Charquicán So Good I Forgot Llama Even Existed! (Authentic Beef Version)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Butternut squash is nutritious and flavorful.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced potatoes, butternut squash, and carrot; mix well.

Pour in enough beef broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

If desired, serve with a fried egg on top.

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