Argentinian Beef Stew AKA Carbonada Criolla. COOKING AROUND THE WORLD FROM A-Z.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Start by heating a little oil in a large lidded pot.

Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and crushed garlic to the pot.

Sauté until softened, then add the beef and brown on all sides.

Stir in the canned tomatoes and beef stock, mixing well.

Add the herbs and spices, including bay leaves, smoked paprika, oregano, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Stir in the sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and halved new potatoes, ensuring everything is coated.

Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour.

After an hour, remove the lid and add the frozen sweet corn, stirring it in.

Cover again and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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