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Cazuela Chilena Recipe 🇨🇱

Recipe Author : hfntv@aol.com
A traditional Chilean stew made with beef or chicken, potatoes, pumpkin, corn, and rice, creating a comforting and flavorful dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chilean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large stockpot (at least 5-6 quarts)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in beef shank or chicken thighs
  • 8 cups water or beef/chicken broth
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 potatoes peeled and halved
  • 2 pieces corn on the cob cut into halves
  • 1 cup pumpkin (or butternut squash), cubed
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Cook the Meat:

  • In a large pot, bring the water or broth to a boil. Add the meat, a pinch of salt, and simmer for about 30 minutes, skimming off any foam.

Sauté the Aromatics:

  • In a pan, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper with a bit of oil until soft. Add cumin, oregano, and paprika. Stir well.

Build the Stew:

  • Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with the meat. Then, add the sliced carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin. Let it simmer for another 20 minutes.

Add Rice & Corn:

  • Stir in the rice and place the corn pieces into the pot. Let everything cook for another 10–15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the vegetables are soft.

Final Seasoning & Serve:

  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve each portion with a piece of meat, a potato, corn, and broth. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Notes

🍲 Enjoy your Cazuela Chilena with a side of Chilean pebre salsa and a glass of red wine! 🍷🇨🇱

Nutrition

Serving: 450gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gIron: 4mg
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