Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Beef Recipes. (Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew) Recipe). This hearty Chilean stew of beef, corn, and pumpkin is a one dish meal. The main ingredients are stewed in serving-sized pieces, so that each person receives a large piece surrounded by a broth with the other vegetables.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 2hrs15 mins

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds beef roast

1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth

2 cups water

¼ cup polenta (coarse or fine)

8 red potatoes

cut in half

1 onion

quartered

1 ½ pounds slice of pumpkin (calabaza)

2 ears corn

cut into thirds

1 carrot

cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 small red bell pepper

seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces

1 stalk celery

cut into chunks

1 leek

split in half

then cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano

¼ teaspoon mild paprika

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

Poor Man's Stroganoff

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium cover and simmer until nearly tender 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6 serving-sized pieces and add to the stew along with the corn carrot bell pepper celery and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.

Step 3

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 314.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.2g 44%

Carbohydrates: 34.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 17%

Sugars: 7.3g

Fat: 10.6g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 48.1mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 11227.4IU 225%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.4mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 41mg 68%

Folate: 78.2mcg 20%

Calcium: 80.1mg 8%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 61.7mg 22%

Potassium: 1147.9mg 32%

Sodium: 161.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 95

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.