Locro
Corn, beans, pumpkin and three meats in a thick paprika stew — Argentina's holiday pot.
- Total
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
Argentina's hearty harvest stew: white corn and beans simmered slow with pumpkin, potatoes and a trio of beef, pork and chorizo until everything melds into a thick, paprika-warmed pot. Locro is the dish of national holidays — rich, rib-sticking and made for a crowd. A spoonful tastes like a cold day made bearable.
Ingredients
- 500g Dried white corn
- 200g Dried white beans
- 300g Pumpkin
- 200g Potatoes
- 300g Beef
- 200g Pork
- 1 Chorizo
- 1 chopped Onion
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Instructions
- Soak: Soak corn and beans overnight in water.
- Cook Meats: In a large pot, brown the beef and pork. Add onions and spices, cooking until translucent.
- Simmer the Stew: Add soaked corn and beans, pumpkin, potato, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until thick.
- Serve: Enjoy hot, with bread on the side.
- Pro Tips:
- Toasting the corn slightly before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor.
- Add a spoonful of paprika or a dash of cumin for an extra layer of warmth and complexity
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
Adapted from munchery.com. Rewritten and re-photographed by MealIdeas.
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