Native Bison Stew [Sancocho Indigeno]

bison meat

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef is more accessible and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol and beef broth can enhance flavor.

Cut bison into blocks and season with salt, vegetable oil, and vinegar. Let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.

Peel and chop carrots, pumpkin, onion, and garlic. Cut tomatoes into chunks.

Heat duck fat in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Brown the bison in the hot fat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, then remove from pot.

In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, and garlic to the pot and mix well.

Pour in 2-3 cups of water or beef stock and bring to a simmer.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of barley to the pot and cover, cooking for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Check the carrots for tenderness and adjust cooking time as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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