Chilean Cazuela Recipe
Cazuela is a versatile Chilean stew, made with a choice of meats based on preference and typically featuring ingredients like pumpkin, tomatoes, green beans, chicken, and more.
Ingredients
- Beef Brisket – 1lb.
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion, cut into quarters – 1 piece
- Bell Pepper, remove seeds and cut into quarters – 1 piece
- Oregano – 1 tsp
- Ground Cumin – 1 tsp
- Salt and Pepper
- Celery – 1 Stalk
- Corn, cut into thirds – 2 ears
- Carrots, peeled and cut into thirds – 2 pieces
- Red Potatoes, peeled – 6 small pieces
- Rice – 4 handfuls
- Pumpkin – 6 small pieces
- Green Beans, julienned – 1 handful
- Boiling water – 5-6 cups
Instructions
- Cut the meat into 6 portions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Put salt and pepper on each side of the meat and then cook it for 3 minutes per side or until the meat turns brown. Remove and transfer the meat to a plate once done.
- Saute the onion, carrots, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for 3 minutes.
- Add the meat into the pot again, then add the potatoes, corn and rice.
- Pour about 2 litres of hot water to cover everything.
- Stir it a couple of times, then cover it to cook over medium heat. Let it simmer for 8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes, add in the green beans and cook for another 3 minutes. Sample taste the stew and add more seasonings if necessary.
- Serve it hot on a plate with a piece of meat, a potato, a portion of corn and a piece of pumpkin.
- Garnish the cazuela with cilantro and chopped parsley.
- Serve and enjoy it together with your family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 958kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 48gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 269mgFiber: 14gSugar: 16g
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