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Olla De Carne (Costa Rican Beef Stew)

Olla De Carne (Costa Rican Beef Stew)

Keesha
Olla de Carne is a bowl filled with incredibly delicious flavors. The beef adds a robust meaty tone, while the combination of tubers, corn, and plantain adds a depth of fresh flavor to the Olla de Carne. All in all, anyone who tastes a bowl of this delicious stew will instantly become addicted. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Costa Rican
Servings 4
Calories 513 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 pound Skirt Steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound Beef Ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 bunch fresh Thyme, leaves removed from stalks and minced
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 Celery stalk, diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 3 crushed Garlic cloves
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 medium Carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 Cassava, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 ears Corn, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 ripe Plantain, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 green Plantain, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 small Pumpkins, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound Cabbage, sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 large Chayote, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Instructions
 

  • Add the water to a large pot and set it over medium-high heat, letting it come to a boil.
  • Add the skirt steak and the beef ribs to the boiling water along with the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, half of the cilantro, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook for 45 minutes, removing any foam or fat that forms on the surface.
  • After 45 minutes, add in the carrots, cassava, and corn to the pot and let cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Now, add in the potatoes, sweet potatoes, plantains, chayote, cabbage, and pumpkin. Cook for 20 minutes, constantly stirring until the vegetables are soft.
  • Lastly, add in the remaining cilantro along with salt if necessary, and remove the Olla de Carne from the heat.
  • Serve with rice and a spicy sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 65gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 3367mgFiber: 19gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 50775IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 12mg
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