Charquicán: Traditional Chilean Stew

Charquicán is a classic dish from Chile, a comforting and hearty stew that marries the earthy flavors of ground beef, potatoes, and pumpkin with an array of colorful vegetables. Topped with a fried egg, this traditional Chilean entrée is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

🌶️ 50g bell pepper, Pimentón
🥕 70g carrot, diced, Zanahoria
🌽 100g corn, Choclo
🧅 200g onion, diced, Cebolla (one large)
🥦 100g peas, Alverjas
🔪 100g green beans, Porotos Verdes
🥔 700g potatoes, cut into wedges, Papas
🎃 350g pumpkin/squash, cubed, Zapallo
🥩 350g ground beef, Carne molida
🌿 2 tbsp dried oregano, Orégano
🌶️ 1/2 tbsp paprika/chili powder, Ajo color
🌿 1/2 tbsp ground cumin, Comino
🧄 1 clove garlic, crushed, Ajo
🧂 1 tbsp salt, Sal
🫒 3 tbsp olive oil, Aceite de oliva
🍳 1 fried egg, Huevo frito for serving
🍅 Tomato, diced for serving, Tomate

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• Dice the onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Cut potatoes into wedges and pumpkin into cubes.
• Crush the garlic clove for sautéing.

2- Cook the Base:

• Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Add crushed garlic and diced onion, sauté until onions are translucent (~10 mins).

3- Brown the Beef:

• Incorporate the ground beef into the pan with onions and garlic. Break apart with a wooden spoon.
• Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and oregano. Cook until beef is browned, about 15-20 minutes.
• Set the cooked beef mixture aside.

4- Cook Vegetables:

• In a separate cooking pot, bring water to a boil.
• Add potatoes to boiling water, followed by pumpkin, seasoning with salt. Partially cover the pot.
• Cook until potatoes and pumpkin are tender, adding corn, peas, green beans, and carrot. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
• Drain excess water from vegetables.

5- Combine and Mash:

• Add the reserved beef mixture to the pot with vegetables.
• Mash some potatoes and pumpkin with a wooden spoon, creating a stew/mash consistency.

6- Serve:

• Ladle Charquicán into a serving bowl.
• Top with a fried egg with a runny yolk.
• Serve with diced tomato and parsley salad on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Equipment: Non-stick frying pan, Wooden spoon, Cooking pot, Glass lid, Gas stove, Small bowls for ingredients, Serving plate and bowl, Fork

Cooking Tips

• Cutting potatoes into wedges speeds up cooking.
• Ensure garlic is well-crushed to release flavors.
• Keep the pot partially covered when cooking vegetables to prevent overcooking.

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