Making Olla de Carne | Typical Costa Rican Stew | Beef Vegetable Stew

Cook beef for three hours on low heat in a pressure cooker uncovered, stirring often.

At the three-hour mark, cover and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes to finish the beef.

For the beef broth, add 1/2 chopped onion, 1 TB sea salt, 1 TB black pepper, 1 TB red pepper, 2 crushed garlic cloves, fresh chopped cilantro, and either 1 chicken or beef bouillon to cover the meat.

Prepare vegetables: add 3 large potatoes, 1 acorn squash, 3 sweet potatoes, 4 carrots, 1-2 plantains, 2 chayote squash, 2-3 ears of sweet corn, and 1 yucca to the pot.

Pour in 12 cups of water and season with 1 TB sea salt and 2 TB chicken bouillon.

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