Make this delicious Argentinian Locro Stew for the cold winter season!

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey is lower in calories and fat.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

white corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular corn

Quinoa is nutritious and gluten-free.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.

Add beef ribs, pork ribs, and chorizo to the pan; sear the meat.

Set the seared meat aside on a plate.

In a Dutch oven, add more oil if needed, then add 5 cloves of garlic, 1/2 chopped onion, and 1/2 medium red bell pepper; sauté until fragrant.

Add about 1 teaspoon of salt, ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 tablespoon of paprika; stir to combine.

Return the seared meat to the pot with the sautéed vegetables.

Add 1 medium cubed butternut squash, a few chopped carrots, and 1 drained can of sweet corn to the pot.

Pour in about 4 cups of water; mix well and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the lid and add 1/2 can of mixed beans and 1 can of white beans; stir and cover again for another 10 minutes.

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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