Carbonada Criolla
A sweet and savoury beef stew with squash, sweetcorn, potato and dried apricots, served in a hollowed pumpkin in Argentina.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.98 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot and brown the beef in batches. Set aside.
10 min - 2
Soften the onions, garlic and pepper in the same pot for 8 minutes.
8 min - 3
Return the beef and add the tomatoes, oregano, paprika and water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
60 min - 4
Add the squash, potatoes and apricots. Simmer for 40 minutes until the beef is tender.
40 min - 5
Stir in the sweetcorn and cook for 5 minutes. Season well.
5 min - 6
Serve in deep bowls.
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