Hearty Ground Beef Hash – Known in Chile as Charquicán

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken breast is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

Cook diced potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes and set aside.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin and paprika, stirring to combine.

Add diced carrots and pumpkin, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Add cooked potatoes and green beans, mixing well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up to your liking.

Serve the charquicán hot, topped with a fried egg and garnished with chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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