CHARQUICAN - CHILEAN BEEF STEW
Charquicán is a Chilean dish, a beef stew that is slow-cooked with squash and potatoes. It was traditionally prepared with dried beef (charqui). This version has both stewing beef and some commercial beef jerky (or make your own), which adds a nice smoky flavor and makes the stew seem more like chili (Chilean chili!) My kids love beef jerky and they love this stew. The squash falls apart as it cooks and helps to thicken the broth. You can add any vegetables you have on hand - beans and corn are common. You can make this stew in a crockpot or simmer it on the stove. In Chile, charquicán is often served topped with a fried egg.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss the cubes of beef with the flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the cubes of beef until browned.
- Add the beef stock to the skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Chop the beef jerky into small pieces and add to the beef stock and beef cubes. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer beef and beef stock to a large stockpot or slow cooker.
- Do not clean skillet. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the chopped onion and garlic, and the aji chile pepper paste to the skillet. Sauté until the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant. Add the chopped squash, carrots, and potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sautéed vegetables to the stockpot or crockpot with the beef. Simmer over low heat until beef and beef jerky are tender, about a hour and a half on the stove. (about 6 hours in the crockpot). If simmering the stew on the stove, you may need to add more liquid (beef stock or water) from time to time, but stew should finish up very thick, without much broth.
- Add the lima beans and corn and simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.5, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 1163.5, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 10, Sugar 7.2, Protein 42.5
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Rosario Landa
[email protected]This was a waste of time. The beef was tough and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
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[email protected]This was an okay recipe. The beef was a bit tough and the sauce was a bit thin. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Babli bubbly
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better. I would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a simple beef stew recipe that they can easily customize to their own taste.
Jason Stein
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Margo Kerns
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Tammy Butler
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's easy to have a delicious meal on a busy weeknight.
Azriel Mitchell
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Singh Mangasar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Kisty V
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's easy to have a delicious meal on a busy weeknight.
Kennedy Tann
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Madhushan “DJ EPIC”
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. My family loved it and I will definitely be making this again.
Asrar King
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I especially loved the addition of the potatoes and corn, which added a nice sweetness and texture to the stew. I would definitely recommend thi