CARBONADA CRIOLLA - ARGENTINA MEAT, VEG, FRUIT STEW

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Beef is the national dish of Argentina. There are huge cattle ranches in Argentina, and the gaucho, or Argentine cowboy, is a well-known symbol of Argentine individualism. Many dishes contain meat, but prepared in different ways. Carbonada is a stew that contains meat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and chunks of corn on the cob, plus fruit. From FoodinArgentina.com.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 tomatoes, large, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups chicken stock
3 potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
3 sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
2 ears corn, cut into 1-inch widths (or use 2 cups of frozen corn)
2 zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 peaches, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 pears, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy pot.
  • Brown beef in separate batches so that all of it gets cooked. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • In that same pot, cook tomatoes, pepper, onion, and garlic until soft.
  • Add bay leaves, oregano, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Return beef to the pot, and add potatoes and sweet potatoes. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until potatoes are almost soft.
  • Stir in zucchini and corn. Simmer 10 more minutes, or until vegetables are almost soft, then add the peaches and pears.
  • Cook 5 more minutes.
  • Serve hot.

doris kwamboka
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This Carbonada Criolla is a delicious and easy-to-make stew. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gives it a unique and delicious twist. I lo


Nesandi Dahamya
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This Carbonada Criolla is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful stew. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gives it a unique and deliciou


Nancy Njeri
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I've made this Carbonada Criolla several times now and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gives it a unique and deliciou


Christian Robinson
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This Carbonada Criolla is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the addition of th


Amad Bhai
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I love this recipe! The Carbonada Criolla is always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gives it a unique


Arman Sharif
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This recipe is a keeper! The Carbonada Criolla was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gave it a unique and delicious twis


Ahmad Adil
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I made this Carbonada Criolla for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gave it a unique a


Suresh Dhungana
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The Carbonada Criolla was hearty and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes


Bright Sparks
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of stews, but I'm so glad I did! The Carbonada Criolla was absolutely delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and fla


Edris Shuja
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This stew was a hit with my friends! I served it over rice and everyone raved about how flavorful and satisfying it was. The beef was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the addition of th


Dipendra Nath
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Carbonada Criolla turned out perfectly. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the addition of the fruits gave it a unique and


Wesley Williams
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This Carbonada Criolla was a fantastic dish! The combination of tender beef, colorful vegetables, and sweet fruits made for a stew that was both hearty and refreshing. The tangy tomato sauce added a nice depth of flavor, and the spices gave it a warm