Meat Stew Recipe (Locro)

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable and cooks faster.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is usually cheaper and adds rich flavor.

white corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: yellow corn

Yellow corn is more accessible and still provides texture.

Soak white corn in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked corn.

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 and pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chorizo and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate the soaked corn, potatoes, and pumpkin into the pot.

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

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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