YUCA STEW

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On chilly Brazilian evenings I like to serve our small group this simple recipe. I added harissa, the Tunisian spice blend, to the stew to spice it up, but any pepper sauce will do.

Provided by Cris

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 pounds yuca, peeled and cut into chunks
2 ounces bacon
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups water, or as needed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon harissa spice blend (powder)
2 cups chopped watercress

Steps:

Place yuca into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft enough to mash, 25 minutes to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Drain and mash the yuca. Heat olive oil and canola oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mashed yuca, water, salt, and harissa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until stew is thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Insert an immersion blender into the stew and puree until smooth. Crumble bacon into the stew and stir in watercress. Turn off heat, cover, and let rest for a few minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 494.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Abhishek Yadav

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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The hearty stew is sure to fill you up and keep you warm.

M.shahzaib Nawaz

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I made this stew for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and I got lots of requests for the recipe.

Nevaeh Martinez

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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The yuca and the vegetables are disguised in the stew, so kids are more likely to eat them.

Shuvo Dhuvo

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I froze some of the stew for later. The stew froze well and it was just as delicious when I reheated it.

Manik

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This stew is a great meal to prepare ahead of time. You can make it the day before and then reheat it when you're ready to serve it.

Connor Milburn

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I think this stew would also be delicious served cold. I'm planning to make a batch of it and serve it cold at a picnic.

Ali Ayaz

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I garnished the stew with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. The fresh herbs added a pop of color and flavor to the stew.

Sydney Jenkins

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I served the stew with rice or bread. The rice or bread helped to soak up the delicious sauce from the stew.

Bilyamin Bilyamin

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I made the stew in a slow cooker. The slow cooker made it easy to cook the stew, and it turned out just as delicious as if I had cooked it on the stovetop.

Naseer Baloch

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I used a different type of meat in the stew, such as chicken or beef. The different type of meat added a different flavor to the stew, and it was still delicious.

Paul Doering

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I added some extra vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, and green beans. The extra vegetables added a nice crunch and flavor to the stew.

Md.Mahbub Alom

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This stew is a great way to use up leftover yuca. I had some leftover yuca from a previous meal, and this stew was the perfect way to use it up. The stew was delicious and easy to make.

lazysans157

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I'm not usually a fan of yuca, but this stew changed my mind! The yuca was so tender and flavorful, and the stew was so hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.

Hasnain 444

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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on the recipe. Thanks for sharing!

Francisca Francis Castelino

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This is the best yuca stew I've ever had! The combination of spices and vegetables was perfect, and the yuca was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.