A delicious stew that is commonly considered to be Argentina's national food.
Servings 8people
Course Dinner, Main Course, Stew
Cuisine Argentinian
Ingredients
1lb.dried white corn kernels (hominy)
1lb.beef brisket, cubed
1lb.pork shoulder, cubed
1large onion, chopped
3garlic cloves, minced
1red bell pepper, chopped
2tbsp.paprika
2tspground cumin
1tspdried oregano
2bay leaves
2chorizo sausages, sliced
115 oz. canwhite beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
Water or beef broth, as needed
Equipment
Large pot or Dutch oven
Knife and cutting board
Wooden spoon or spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Method
Soak the dried corn kernels in water overnight.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef and pork over medium-high heat. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until soft and fragrant.
Add the paprika, cumin, and oregano and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Add the beef and pork back to the pot and add enough water or beef broth to cover the meat by about 2 inches.
Add the soaked corn kernels, bay leaves, and chorizo sausages to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water or broth as needed to keep the ingredients covered.
After 2 hours, add the white beans and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Soak the dried corn kernels overnight to ensure they are fully cooked and tender.Brown the beef and pork before adding to the stew to add extra flavor.If you don't have access to chorizo sausage, you can substitute with another type of spicy sausage or use smoked paprika for extra flavor.