Best 4 Zoo Tosopy Paraguayan Ground Beef Stew Recipes

Paraguayan ground beef stew, known as "zoo tosopy", is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a staple of Paraguayan cuisine. This stew is made with a variety of ingredients, including ground beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices, and is often served with rice or mandioca. The unique blend of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a favorite among Paraguayans and visitors alike. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to prepare a delicious and authentic zoo tosopy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZOO-TOSOPY (PARAGUAYAN GROUND BEEF STEW)

Zoo-Tosopy (Paraguayan Ground Beef Stew) image

Adapted from the Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery. You can use plantains instead of green bananas, but don't substitute regular yellow bananas.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories Stew

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
6 cups cold water
2 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 green bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup uncooked rice
salt
pepper

Steps:

Place beef in a large pot or Dutch oven.
Add water and stir until blended.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet.
Saute onions, tomatoes, and bananas for about 5 minutes.
Add to beef mixture.
Add salt, pepper and rice.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 93.8, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 24.2

PARAGUAYAN BEEF SOUP SO'O-YOSOPY

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This is a wonderfully comforting soup and needs little more than dessert to make a light supper. Its name in Guarani, an official language in Paraguay, translates in Spanish to sopa de came. It is easy to make if the simple rules are followed:

Provided by Olha7397

Categories South American

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground sirloin or 2 lbs round steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped or 1 -2 hot pepper, seeded and chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup rice or 1/2 cup vermicelli
salt
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Have the butcher grind the meat twice, then mash it in a mortar to make sure it is completely pulverized or use a food processor. Set the meat aside together with any juices.
Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions and green pepper or 1-2 hot peppers until the onions are softened. Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture is thick and well blended, about 5 minutes longer. Cool the mixture slightly.
Put the beef and its juices into a saucepan. Stir in the sauteed onions, green pepper or hot peppers and tomatoes, known as the sofrito, and 8 cups cold water. Mix well.
Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the rice or noodles and simmer, still stirring, until tender, about 15 minutes. At this point, season to taste with salt. If salt is added earlier the meat and the liquid, which should be completely blended, may separate.
Some cooks believe that constant stirring is the most important step, others believe the adding of salt is the important factor.
Superstition has it that if anyone who does not enjoy cooking is present in the kitchen they may cause the So'O-Yosopy to separate and spoil the dish.
Serve with a baked sweet potato or a thick slice of broiled yucca (cassava), or both, and Sopa Paraguay, Paraguayan Corn Bread. Recipe for corn bread is posted.
Sprinkle, if liked, with grated cheese. Water biscuits may also be served with soup. Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 90.9, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 33

GROUND BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

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This is a stew made with ground beef. My family loves this rich and hearty stew. Good on a cold night.

Provided by armom

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons beef base
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
5 large carrots, cut into rounds
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water, or more as needed

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add 4 cups water and beef base; stir to combine. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, celery salt, and marjoram; bring to a simmer.
Add carrots and simmer for 35 minutes. Add potatoes and green beans; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix flour and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until no longer lumpy, adding more water if necessary. Stir into stew and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1095.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BEEF & BEAN KHORESH (A PERSIAN BEEF STEW)

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This is simply lean beef and kidney beans in a delicious cinnamon and cumin-scented stew, with lots of parsley and chives and a splash of lemon juice. The unusual color is from turmeric, and it's best served with rice.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories Stew

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (2 tbsp. and 1 tbsp.)
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons snipped chives
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon flour
salt and black pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan saute the onion in two tablespoons of the olive oil until golden.
Add stewing beef and cook for ten minutes more, until meat is browned on all sides.
Add the cumin, turmeric and cinnamon; cook for one minute, stirring, then add water and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat remaining one tablespooon of oil in a small frying pan and saute parsley and chives about 2 minutes; add this mixture to the beef.
Also add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in one tablespoon flour whisked with a bit of hot water to thicken the stew a little; simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes, until meat is wonderfully tender; serve with rice.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
If you don't have annatto seeds, you can use achiote paste or paprika as a substitute.
You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as potatoes, carrots, or green beans.
Serve the stew with rice, potatoes, or bread.
To make a vegetarian version of the stew, omit the beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Conclusion:

Sopa Paraguaya is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This stew is sure to become a family favorite.